Aster
There is so much chaos in this world and so much darkness. It had taken me time to learn the signs of things other than friendliness but I liked to think I was well versed in it. I mean, apparently I'm the only one who could see the spoiling darkness that roiled within Eden. Or at least, I'm the only one brave enough to call him out on it. Which is why I can see the strain of her smile and the distinct lack of friendliness in her eyes. She does a good job trying to hide it but I can sense her lack of enthusiasm. Still, she stays her course, and I suppose I admire such a thing. My personality is not for the faint of heart - I am rather bold, presumptuous, and pompous. I know this and I have begun to change; however, I still use this as a way to disarm others. They think I am not a threat because I am so brazen, but I liked to think I was a hidden talent.
She did not like titles. I tilt my head at her but offer a sort of coy grin in response. It seems Mara Sov was giving away her irritation by announcing such but I simply shrug, not quite undone by it. Proclaiming myself an Empress was a bit absurd to some but I had been born for such a title and I would not hide it; never would I hide from the destiny I had set my course upon. "A ball? How marvelous!" I say with actual glee in my voice, tail wagging as Aspis watched the exchange with the confusion of a pup who knew little.
"You can tell your Lady that me and my brood shall be there, although I don't know if my mate will be able to make it." I refrain from saying any more. I doubt that his illness is hidden but I would not further gossip about it. To do so would put a target on the plains and no doubt some thought he should be the rightful ruler of Asteraia. It was more of an interchange between us anyways and I had always ruled by his side, and he at mine, never a distinct alpha. But I would let others think as they will. I frown slightly as I look down as Aspis. "Do you suppose she would mind if I brought an escort? I must protect my children."
shatter the sky; lay waste to the earth