Ardyn Adravendi

It seemed that the horrific events had passed; the sky was returning to normal. He hadn’t been involved in the battles against the worms that Coran had brought home tales of, looking as though he had gone through one of the most harrowing experiences of his life… But at least he was alive. Their father, however… Aoife had been forced to witness their dad’s death, and Ardyn wasn’t sure how he would be able to help either of his siblings cope. He wasn’t sure how to cope. His chin rested on his paws, sabers falling on either side of his digits, staring out at the valley as he tried to process the happenings. Not only had Red been lost, their mother was ill, and not at an age where that was something to take lightly. His and Tel’s wedding had been put on hold, though that had been a given when the Raiders had decided to squat on their homeland. Hard to hold a wedding in such circumstances. He couldn’t help but feel he was to blame for that, somehow. His eyes slid shut and he drew in a deep sigh, letting it out with a hiss between his teeth. _____________________________________________________________________ Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ----  "Hear" ---- Think

She had been away doing some investigation during the Red Night and Day...though now it was waning, and things were returning back to normal. After her journey, her paws had automatically carried her toward valhallas old lands until she remembered that they were occupied, so she altered her course back toward Emerald Valley where Ardyn and a few others had decided to settle. She yearned for the home she had lived in since she was a pup, but alas, that would have to wait. Would they ever return home? Maybe someday...but until then, she was content with going wherever Ardyn chose. Wherever he went, she was willing to remain by his side.

She had heard about what had happened when it came to the monstrous worms that had emerged across the lands. One even taking Red's life, a loss they would all feel...not to mention Coran's injuries. And while she hadn't seen the others for some time, she hoped they had made it unscathed. She approached the now familiar valley, he swan cloak floating behind her as she made way toward where Ardyn waited. He probably already knew everything she did concerning the strange happenings, but still, she wanted to comfort him over the losses they had.

His familiar form came into view within a few short minutes, and she made a beeline for him. With all that had been going on, their wedding had been put on hold, which she didn't mind. They would marry someday. "Ardyn my Love," She greeted as she approached, voice gentle as she closed the distance between them where she settled beside him, her tail gently hanging over his flank.

Ardyn Adravendi

Pawsteps entered his hearing range, familiar and welcome. Soon enough, Tel’s frame settled beside him, her gentle voice soothing his ears. She’d been out scouting, and he was relieved she was back safely. Ardyn shifted, head lifting and draping over-top her neck as he wrapped her in a hug, though he was careful not to jab her with his sabers as he did. Her presence eased a small portion of the ache in his heart. "Táim an-sásta go bhfuil tú ar ais slán, a Chroí." His voice felt rough when he spoke, choked with emotion. He’d lost his father, and could very well have lost his brother and youngest sister. They were homeless, forced to stare at their homeland from afar instead of walking freely across the Plains to bury Red’s body in peace beside his grandfather and grandmother, and those that had been there, one with the land for generations now. And his mother was ill. If he’d lost Tel on top of it all… He wasn’t sure he’d be able to keep going. _____________________________________________________________________ Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ----  "Hear" ---- Think