So much happened in such a short time, that it really left the girls mind spinning. First Athena came up with the boys, introducing them to their Grandmother. Amalia couldn't help but toss a huge smile at her wife as she nuzzled her cheek, quickly nipping at Athena's cheek in both a teasing and excited manner. But when the little family moved away from her she stood, wishing to follow but also wanted to offer her mother support. She felt torn, blue eyes casting back and forth between the two. Bacc said nothing, just went and sat with his silver mother, neither did Tib. But both Archie and Vitus questioned why they had to sit apart. Forcing her rump back down to the earth, she offered each a smile, winking at Vitus. He was brave to come up and speak to Epiphron as he did, and she was going to be sure to talk to him about that later. But her gaze was torn away from her loved ones when another couple came in, two darling boys following after them. Did those little ones have two mothers as well? She eyed the two woman, offering a smile from around her mother's flank. If they were, she sure had a lot to ask them. And the boys had others to play with! She felt a longing deep in her heart for a little girl though, secretly she had been hoping that one of the black and white boys would be a girl. But no, all boys! She wouldn't trade in her babies for anyone else, and kept her wishes to herself.
Amalia's eye caught the streak of russet that raced towards her, and she stood and let out a wild squeal. Her mother smiled as well, but this girl was pure and happy to the core. She hadn't seen Leo for quite some time either, and was more than overjoyed to see him here. He joked about making this home, and Pip said that she would never turn him away. Ama's little bunny tail was moving along with her rump as she pranced up to him, trying to playfully tug on his right ear as they both sat down once more beside Pip.
When the nearly mute woman came in asking for her leave -- she thought -- she looked over to her mother. She knew that Epiphron was a noble woman, and she did indeed let the girl go. She couldn't help but tsk her tongue softly, wishing that she could as least offer her a bit of aid before she wandered off. But she looked a bit scared, and no doubt wished to leave. Another woman strolled in after her -- it would seem that this pack was full of them -- and said that she was leaving. Not asking. She said nothing else but turned and left, leaving Amalia to look at her wife with a brow raised. She didn't get pack stuff much, she was usually so busy with her herbs, but that seemed rather rude to her. Oh well, if her mother didn't question it, she wouldn't either. Turning to Leo she shrugged her shoulders, moving to rest her coloured head against his shoulder.
Two similar wolves came in next, and with them seemed to be the first grown male in their little gathering. Her mother seemed to know them, but she did not. They were tall as well, and Amalia blew out a soft sigh. "I am forever going to be the shortest, aren't I?" She whispered at Leo, a smile still cracking her lips as she eyed them. But as soon as they entered the gathering, their mother stood and drew the attention to her. Docked tail wiggled among the blades of grass, excited to hear what she had to say. It wasn't a long speech, but when she spoke of the passed leaders death she looked around. No one seemed to be phased by it, even though it had effected Pip it seemed to have little effect on the others. Very strange... Amalia eyed her boys, trying to see how they were taking it. Sure they didn't know the woman, she hadn't either, but after learning about Roman's death she was sure that the news of more would upset them further. She wished to hold them close to her, but settled for placing her paw over Leo's. Death was never an easy thing to hear about, regardless if she knew them or not.
Epiphron turned to her then, offering her the position as lead medic. Amalia stood and grinned at her dame, her eyes sparkling with joy and pride. "Of course, Mother. I would be pleased to take that position." She was trying really, really hard not to squeal in delight but instead react a bit more calmly. Eyes quickly shot over to her family, rump wiggling a few times as she showed them her massive grin. She couldn't help but notice that Athena was offered no rank, but either were Leo or the other woman. The other two that came in, Pip had called them Bira and Bjorn, were offered a rank of fighters. But her mind dwelled on her own ranking and the name of their new pack, their new home. Fiori. What a delightful name!
Her mother went on to talk about how she would like to run the pack, speaking of a council. She nodded her head, indenting to get herself a seat on that group. But for not Fiori was young, and the wolves within it would grow with it as well.
Amalia cleared her throat, stepping forward a bit to speak. She eyed her mother first, seeing if it was okay. "Before any of you leave, as well as any other wolves that did not show up, I offer my skills as a healer first. If there is anything you need to be seen, or any herbs that you have been lacking, you can come see me. I have gathered up a large stock already, and I'm not sure if there are any healers among you that would seek to use them." Her gaze roamed across the group, while none looked harmed she wasn't sure if there were others out there who needed help. Watching Epiphron take a seat she did as well, waiting to see if any other wolves spoke before leaving to see her family. Blue eyes fell on Leo, nudging him softly. "You see that silver woman with the four boys beside her? That is my wife and my children. I would love for you to meet them after this!" She whispered, trying to keep it down encase anyone else was speaking.
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