She had never seen anything of the likes to which Mara had made this day. They were… beautiful, fantastic even, and Mara replied to Zelda’s wonder stating simply that they were indeed flowers. Of course she surely didn’t find them growing like that. She must have paw crafted it in some way. She pointed to each one stating that Zelda could put them on herself. One for around her neck and one for the top of her head. She never fathomed this idea before. Sure her grandfather used to tangle in flowers and feathers into her fur when she was a child, but they got lost or would fall out if she moved around too much or too fast. However, this was completely different to that. Slowly Zelda lowered herself as Mara gathered up the flowers, laying on the ground so that she had the easiest access to her head and neck given her height currently. All Zelda could do is blink in amazement as Mara slipped the flower necklace around her neck then placed the flower crown on top of her head.

She spoke then, saying it was a small token of appreciation for everything, her trust, that she wasn’t required to wear them. ”Oh, Mara I love them! If you have the time I would love it if you could teach me how you did such a thing!” Zelda exclaimed happily slowly standing herself up once more her ears twitching slightly at the strange sensation of something sitting on top her head, yet really it didn’t bother her so much. Thank you so much, Mara. I can only imagine how long it took you to make them. They truly are wonderful, though not even near as wonderful as the wolfess who made them.” She smiled softly at the girl then. Mara was quickly proving to be an invaluable member to her pack, ever since Zelda met her and spoke with her the forest guardian knew she was special and Zelda was just happy to help her soar like she deserved.

This did help distract her though momentarily from her stress of worrying about the upcoming ball. She was certain it would be fine though, she still had to meet with the Tavioran warriors that would be attending and also border patrolling and welcoming in and leading guests into the pack. She didn’t want too many strange wolves wandering all over her lands, mostly to keep her own pack safe and quiet. It was then that Mara spoke again, saying that she may be worried but to not until given reason too. She was not wrong though. A smile touched her features at her words that a wise leader would keep their wolves in check and that a foolish one may not. Her mind went to Pine and Aster then, her peers in age though less so in experience. Zelda had spoke with Eden, and Pine before now and she felt Pine would be alright now that more of the situation at paw had been provided to her. ”I hope you are right, but I cannot help but worry about the ‘what ifs’ all the time. It is a problem of mine.” She admitted with a sheepish smile, knowing that that behavior was an incorrigible one of hers. Though by bringing it up Mara opened up her mind again to all the possibilities. She was right though, all Zelda could do was hope and deal with them as they started. She truly was wise for her age.

Zelda didn’t mind the harshness of her tone though. She was a serious girl, and she took it more of that than actually being any way poorly looking upon their allies. She was too the point and handled situations quickly, it was her way. Zelda appreciated it though she did not wish for the girl to get too involved if a situation like that presented itself. ”You are not wrong, and I will do my best to enjoy myself. After you I planned to check again with several of our warriors to ensure they keep an eye out for anyone who may disturb the others and escort them out. I have no issues in doing so myself either. You are right though, I think many underestimate us because of the nature of us, my family mostly I guess, but they forget also that we have held this pack in our family for a long time for a reason as well. I hope it doesn’t come to that though. I would hate for anything violent to occur, but I will not tolerate it if it does.” She says giving a small steadying sigh. Her gaze went up to the sky for a moment as she collected her thoughts and thinking on what to tell her warriors who would be around the ball itself and those on the borers.

”I think I am alright though, Mara. Just doing what I normally do!” She said with a hapless laugh. It was hard for her sometimes, but at the same time she felt her worrying helped her prepare for situations if and when they happen.