I didn’t know what to make of it but soon he was pulling himself out and up right. I didn’t really think about winter how it would maybe affect males, then intentions, but I always thought of Halcyon being a bit better than most. He was, a good wolf that is, still I knew perhaps my father may have fallen prey to the scents of females, that maybe in some way some just couldn’t resist those urges and that was how I came to be. It was why I was nervous, but not around Halcyon, I may be wrong in my thoughts about his purity but I’d like to think that he was a good wolf if Aster was with him, that Aster instead, with her fiery spirit was the one worrying too much not that Halcyon maybe gave her a little inkling of reasoning to instill her fears and over all worries.

However as he straightened up and spoke all thought of that ill business left my mind, especially as my initial guess at what he was doing was spoken. I still wasn’t exactly positive, he hesistated but I am not sure what else he could have been doing. I give a slow nod of understanding, though really I don’t. It’s not important though, it wasn’t like, well whatever he was doing, what hurting anyone except maybe those voles. I let it all pass me over, tail giving a few waves as I give my report on my work at Diveen.

I could tell something else was on his mind, I thought about asking, for Aster’s sake if anything else, but for the moment of silence that passed after I finished. He seemed like he was almost in another world. I was concerned for him but finally he seemed to click and tell me he was pleased with my work. I nod again, agreeing that in time we should continue making Alliances. Glorall I think should be next, then I will make my way to Spirane unless Asteraia was to get a dedicated ambassador in the meantime. For now though I am content in the work I have done, and so isn’t Halcyon it seems.

My red rimmed ears twitched as he congratulated me in becoming Elder. An ironic title for one as young as myself, but I will take it regardless. ”Thank you, Sir, I hope to continue to serve you, and Asteraia to the best of my ability for the rest of my life.” I say, the heavy truth in my words. I had been given to this land, just as mother was given to Iromar. I would continue to serve the home of my grandmother until my last days. I have no idea if mother, or grandmother’s other children will return, but her blood would continue to live in these lands for as long as I did. I would make sure of it.

”We will continue to grow I am certain. In time I think more wolves will hear of your kindness, and how accepting you are of wolves who walk different paths than yourselves. It takes time to build an empire, my King.” I say lightly, ”We should take the time to see if there are any loner females that may need our assistance come spring. Winter is the best time to recruit, small prey is harder to find so the group dynamic of a pack would be helpful.” I hope that is what he is wanting but it’s true. It seems most wolves join packs this time of year. Either to give birth or find more food it certainly is appealing to have the help of half a dozen others whenever something comes up. ”I will do what I can to help, do not worry.”