Things went about as smoothly as they could have with the leader or Iromar. Smoother than Teza had anticipated. He wasn’t sure if that was thanks to Zelda or if the brute was just easier going than they had first thought because of how he had taken over exactly. Regardless two children have been returned to their homes thanks to Zelda’s efforts… but at a cost… maybe? The brute wasn’t sure what he thought about this deal they had to make, plus there was the fact that there was still one pup under that wolf’s paw. Still they weren’t the only problem. Asteraia had apparently managed to sneak Shem out of their borders, but then again they had also taken apparently someone precious from them, granted… it was before she had joined them there. Why Taviora though? He wondered. Why did they target Zeru and Shem? Zelda had successfully defended Zeru, but she hadn’t him. Teza thought about their last conversation and meeting, he wondered if his cousin would be alright.

Zelda hadn’t decided on what to do yet about it, it hadn’t been long since he was taken just yet, but they weren’t any closer in figuring out what was going on over there. Zelda was going to try and get Shem back of course, it was her brother, family, not saying that he was more important than any other member of Taviora, but even if Shem wasn’t particularly close to them he was still very much cared about by his extended family throughout the forest. Tezcacotl didn't like it. That was for sure. Shem had some sound reasons for him to be on guard now. That quiet certainly turned into quite the uproar not long after they had met. Zeltzin also got attacked while out in the freelands while on her way to Glorall. She was patched up and only returned a short time ago, another thing to worry about no doubt.

HIs golden brows were knitted in thought as he moved around the borders. Zelda told him that he could be a Champion soon if he wanted. Finally. It seemed he was being recognized and no longer shielded though she was taking her time meeting with him, though he couldn’t blame her. His ears twitched then hearing the sound of a call to the north. Shem? He was back? Already? A grin plastered across his face and the thickly built brute was soon running down the worn border path. He wasn’t too far, Teza had taken care to keep an eye on the northern borders since the thief had crossed from there. Sure enough after a while of running, because he wasn’t exactly the fastest wolf out there, he spotted the familiar grey form.

”Shem, it is you! You’re back, thank goodness.” He called jogging up to his cousin and with no thought of perhaps Shem’s desire of personal space attempted to embrace his cousin. His grin not subsiding. ”Are you okay?” He looked alright but there Teza was leaning left and right to get a good look at his slightly younger cousin. Zeltzin hadn’t come back yet from Glorall though, she had gone to visit Asriel apparently, Zelda said. Beyond that they weren’t sure why she had been gone for so long. Perhaps enjoying her stay.

”Zelda was very worried and very upset she couldn’t protect you. Apparently they went after another one of our packmates too. You have any idea why?” He asked finally seeming to gain a grip on himself and no longer maniacally grinning. A lot had happened recently, and Teza would like to share and hear what his cousin woudl have to say on the matter.