It was quite a rarity for Epiphron or Maverick to not make an appearance when summoned, but she knew it had been answered by two of her children -- her only sons, in particular. Though they were polar opposites, exceptionally different in character and manner, they seemed to make a decent pair of friends, as well as brothers. Cassius was quiet, polite, and thoughtful with a mind that worked far more quickly than his mouth; and Quintus was a bold boy with no filter, who said basically whatever he wanted to. She knew his mouth would get him into trouble someday, but for now she would keep her distance and let the boys handle things the best they could before calling for help.

But it wasn't long before she realize the call, and the scent that accompanied the wolf's arrival, was all too familiar. Gerhardt had returned. It was not alarming that he had gone; Maverick had assured her his hiatus would be transient and that he would return soon. Of course, she had trusted him, a gentle smile painted her face as she began to make her way in the direction that the small group had gathered in.

The children growing in her belly was beginning to show, but she had not yet told her child -- nor any others, but it was becoming gradually obvious. Her gait would quicken, and after a short walk, Epiphron drew up alongside her children, gazing down at them fondly. "You two better be acting nicely to your grandfather," she said with a gently chuckle, leaning down to nuzzle Cassius. The last thing he would do was disrespect this man... or really, anyone at all, for that matter. After a moment of doting on her smallest son, she would glance up at Gerhardt with a smile. "I am glad to see you are well, Gerhardt. We have missed having you around."

He would follow closely behind Epiphron - well, closely wasn't quite the proper word. The man was a good twenty yards behind her, interested in what she was doing and how she was doing. It wasn't always practical to get a straight answer on how she was faring, and so he'd taken to - on very seldom occasions - observing her for insight into her situation. He was of course, also following the howl that had been given out - answered first by his sons and then his wife. Moments later he would arrive, noting his father's appearance curiously with the lady Loccian. Something felt different about this encounter, but he would let that feeling fall to the wayside for the time being. Epiphron would dote upon their youngest son, and he would take the side of their oldest, nipping at his ear fondly - with fatherly love and perhaps a bit of pride. ?Indeed we have,? he would tack onto his wife's statement. ?You have missed much.? Perhaps there was a single bitter note in that phrase, but it wasn't like it was unwarranted. Gerhardt had left - and though he'd had good reason to go, his son desperately needed him then, and now. Things were changing in Seracia - and Maverick feared those changes wouldn't all be for the better. ?speak,?

Gray orbs would go back and forth between the two boys and Gerhardt, lingering on Quintus when he asked why his grandfather left for so long. When it came to her question the boy would reply simply hat he didn't know. She would turn her head to look around the area while Gerhardt answered Quintus, not really seeing either Maverick or Lady Epiphron which would cause the woman to give a small sigh before refocusing on the boys. They were talking about what the children did for fun, making Loccian smirk at the man. Cassius would be able to help her, explaining that his parents were probably patrolling the borders, but he wasn't too sure. She would give a nod of her head in thanks. And right on cue Loccian would spot the Queen approach, dipping her head to the woman once she was a bit closer. Epiphron would direct her attention to the returning Ambassador, and while she did that Loccian would focus on the red figure approaching, Maverick. Clearing her throat, Loccian would stand up and take a step forward so that she was beside Gerhardt, dipping her head to Maverick. "I hope you don't mind, I have informed Gerhardt of the things he has missed while gone." She would speak up, tones soft as usual. She hoped he wouldn't mind, after all, Gerhardt was his father and should know about these things since he was returning and would be staying this time. "Speech" Awesome table by Nyx <3