Birna scouted ahead of her Queen while her brother lingered behind as guard. The pair of bear-sized siblings had been adjusting to their new duties and of particular importance was guarding the Queen. While they seemed to be on friendly terms with this Ebony, Birna was not willing to take chances. Kingdoms fell every day, she knew that all to well. Yet all the same she was filled with an intense curiosity, almost a longing to see this other Ebony. Would it be at all like the pack she used to call home?
Birna paused at the border, letting loose a howl to announce the arrival of the Queen of Flori before she crossed into Ebony territory and into the meeting. She froze. Eyes lingered on the faces, some marked so similarly to the Xanilov's that her heart skipped a beat. Could it be? No, no she could not get her hopes up. She was here on a mission anyways and it would not do to have Epiphron see her get distracted. "I am Birna Xanilov of Flori, I wish to announce our Queen, Lady Epiphron." She stepped aside to allow her ruler to advance into the meeting, bright sapphire eyes alert for any potential threats.
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