Walk | Talk | Think A few more wolves arrived after she and her family did, only one of which stood out at all to them and in the most unexpected way. A pale colored female with a russet facial marking took a seat in the midst of the group, and immediately she caught Tahlia's singular good eye. Epiphron? It was strange to see the woman outside of Seracia, let alone here within another pack and answering the summons just as any normal wolf would. Had things in Seracia really become so intolerable that not even the previous rulers could stand to be within it? How many more of the old Seracian members remained to keep it strong? She wondered briefly if Loccian had a hand in this, how her dear friend Destruction was holding up there, but by then the mostly black wolf who had accepted them as part of Ebony was beginning to address them. The mention of the Ebony queen was a little strange for Tahlia though only in the sense that she had failed to meet the woman yet. Perhaps the pups that Vaughan had mentioned really were taking everything out of her and she was being restricted to her dens alone with others to carry on the well being of the pack in her absence. It was difficult to care for a figure that should have incited loyalty and respect with their deeds and presence when she had not even a face to place with the name that Vaughan gave her. Ranks were discussed next, those of high standing urged to make themselves known more strongly within the pack through activity, and even someone being rewarded for their service to the pack already. Tahlia lowered her gaze disappointingly. She would have loved to have been awarded a higher title too, but being so new to the pack, and recently injured as she was, there had not been enough time for her to do anything outstanding or worthy of such an honor. Her appearance might have still been a sore point, but despite it she knew she needed to get out and socialize more, help the pack, prove that she wanted a place among them so that she could win back the good standing that she wished for her family to have overall among their peers. The talk moved on to training, and she was admittedly surprised to hear her own name mentioned when it came to the hunters. Never had her prowess been given any such praise as this, though she had often boasted to herself of being a rather skilled fisher compared to most that she knew. Her good eye roamed from Vaughan over to the newly promoted Katja, finally taking true note of the other woman and hoping that his assumptions for their working well together would prove true. The last thing she wished to have happen would be to cause rifts between herself and the other pack members. She and her family were starting over here. They needed to make the best impressions possible. Returning her attention to Vaughan, Tahlia nodded her head in understanding, promising to herself that she would get over her new insecurities to ensure her children had the future they deserved. Sincerest Regards, Tahlia Carlier

Maximous would take his attention away from Elsa in order to listen to Vaughn. The high lord would first explain why it was he who called them all there and not Raisa. He would then move on to demotions and promotions. After that was done he would go on to tell them that Adelaide was to give a leasing to both himself and Elsa. He didn't mind it but he knew Elsa would not apreaciate the fact that she now had to take a lesson from the newest Sola.

The man actually looked forward to learning what the new Sola knew. If she knew more than himself she could be a teacher of sorts, however he he knew more than her he would be happy to help her in any way he could. "As you wish Lord Vaughn. Should she need any herbs for this lesson that she does not have, she is welcome to take them from my stores. All I ask is that she let me know so I can find more later."

~ ADELAIDE LAZURITE ~ Adelaide would listen attentively as Vaughan addressed them all. He announced several things, one which pertained directly to her. The white woman perked her one good ear and felt a flutter in her chest as he requested that she hold a lesson for all other Sola Knights. To her knowledge, that included only Maximous and Elsa. Both had been members for longer than she had, and she hoped that becoming the teacher wouldn't bother them. She wasn't sure of how much experience each healer had, but suddenly feeling superior was throwing her off. Was she truly any better than they were? Did seniority somehow not apply here? Adelaide blinked, refocusing her blue eyes on the scene, and gave the High Lord a respectful bow. Her words echoed those that Maximous had spoken a moment before. "Yes, Lord Vaughan. As you wish. I will hold the lesson immediately following this meeting." After giving a grateful smile to the dark brute, she turned to her fellow healers. "As you know, Maximous, I recently had a few herbs stolen. But I have since gone searching for more. You are free to bring whatever you would like, I am sure I could find a use for anything you have." With that, the woman would sit with her back straight and her head held high. This was the opportunity she had been waiting for. As soon as this meeting would be dismissed, she would meet with the other two wolves and see what they knew. They could share knowledge, learn from each other. She could prove her worth to the pack that had quickly become her family. Walk. "Talk." Think.

The girl would blink, listening as the black furred wolf with the white mask began to speak. Their leader, Raisa, was apparently recovering from the birth, but two of her pups had made it here. Lior would look around, her faded blue eyes landing on the two pups that were younger than herself. The girl would beam happily, tail wagging some. That meant new playmates! She was obviously excited, and the rest of the news, at least for a little while, would go unnoticed by the little girl. All she really wanted to do was play!

The girl would tune back in as the man mentioned training. Training...? Training for what? She would bounce just a bit, her excitement growing. Then, all the more, the girl would beam as her mother was mentioned in leading the hunting party. She would rise from Bane?s side, moving over to press against her mother as the other male finished speaking. ?Mom can I attend the lessons too? Pleeeeeease?? She would look up at the woman, tail wagging. She couldn?t wait for it all to get started!

Vaughan would begin talking, and Svetlana, as well as Korrin, would listen quietly as he spoke. First he would talk of her mother, Raisa, as well as her siblings and herself. The pup squirmed a little, not so sure she liked the attention of so many eyes turning on her. Korrin would scoff beside her, fur bristling as she caught sight of the black ticked woman from before. She really, really didn?t like her at all, and the fox kit pressed into Svetlana, gray orbs narrowed at the dark wolf. He would mention demotions and promotions... Things that really didn?t mean all that much to the young wolfess yet. He would mention Katja though, and Svetlana would look to her with a smile. She was glad that the woman got promoted, though Korrin was the opposite. ?Pah... Needs to get run out... Not promoted.? The fox kit would grumble. Svetlana would bump her friend with her shoulder, glancing at the fox kit with a stern look in her eyes. ?Be nice Korrin.? She would say, keeping her voice down so as to not disturb Vaughan from his speech. Korrin would grumble some more, but then finally settle down and be quiet, allowing them to get through the rest of Vaughan?s announcements. She would get up then, approaching Vaughan and looking up with a smile. ?Can we attend too? I wanna learn!? She would ask, meaning her siblings and Korrin of course. "Talk" "You" Think

Valeriya was covered in burs. Not simply one or two here or there, but covered. From her ears to the tip of her tail, the girl was one solid mat. It twinged and pulled at her fur, but instead of scared or sad she was fuming with anger. Mommy said that there were bears and mountain lions and horses and lions out in the world, and you could find them if you looked hard enough. Well Mommy had lied, because Val had looked and looked and looked! And all she'd found was a few brambles and a gods-cursed bur thicket! The auburn fae grumbled under her breath, looking for anyone who might be able to help. She'd tried to get the brambles out herself, but she'd only gotten frustrated and tried to pull out her fur instead, figuring it would grow back, but it hurt too much after a while. And when she was back in camp, but she couldn't find anyone! This had easily been the worst day of her life. So she'd kept walking and walking, figuring she'd find someone eventually. Finally, Val rounded a bend and saw more wolves in one place than she'd ever seen before. Her tiny jaw dropped and her eyes went wide. Vaughan had been in charge since Mommy wasn't feeling well, and now he seemed to be talking to everyone about some really important stuff. In a moment of abject horror, Val realized she'd probably missed out on something important again. Mommy's gonna be so mad! The young girl spotted her siblings in the crowd and, mindless of her ridiculous appearance, and ran forward. She bumped the legs and hips of those she could not name, trod on tails and paws, all while muttering half-hearted apologies under her breath. In a huff she skidded to a stop at Svet's side. She whispered under her breath, "What'd I miss?" "Talk" "You" Think