She knew Moladian wasn't as active as it used to be and the pack life showed it, but she was still thankful for the souls who made themselves known in the swamp lands. Maybe at some point, she'd take a proper head count and weed out the ones who were no longer around but for now, she'd relax in the fact that there was no one out to take her pack and her children could grown and learn in peace until the time they decided to lead themselves, if that was what they aspired to do. Elohim laughed when she spoke of Arkane and she couldn't help but smirk herself as she thought of her mate and treasured pack Chief. She certainly didn't plan on liking him when she'd taken him in for training as a younger apprentice back when Aithne still ruled. But somehow he'd wormed his way beneath her skin and though her thick armor as he showed his perseverence in training and his thirst for more.

Elohim brought up Eden and she nodded in acknowledgement. Yes, she knew that Eden held the confidence of his lineage as well, though she had a feeling he held some wisdom to go along with it now too. Elohim mentioned his mother and she noted an instant change in the atmosphere, like a cold chill sweeping across the land. It was obvious that Elohim wasn't used to talking about her so openly and Avery could respect that. She nodded. "It seems to happen more than wolves think. I guess a once forbidden union becomes a trend in no time." As he shifted in discomfort, she switched the subject to Apollyon, letting Elohim recompose himself. That ready grin was back on his face in no time and Avery felt herelf relax a little in turn, glad to keep him at ease. He offered to bring back names from the other Alphas and she smiled in gratitude. "I would appreciate it. Thank you." She could see the wisdom of letting potential leaders get together and brainstorm. Maybe that way, some wolves would have allies before they even took the throne. Now that's prudent planning.

He nodded like he understood what she was trying to say when she explained her own theory on why Eden didn't just choose an heir from his own offspring. It made sense in her own mind, though she couldn't guarantee what Eden was thinking, of course. As he teased about Eden's own methods, she smirked and rolled her shoulders in a shrug. "Everyone has their own methods, I suppose." Maybe it was just the warrior in her that called for some bloodshed over the matter. But she knew at the end of the day, battle is what decided the fate of a pack when someone challenged so it made sense to her for whoever wanted that throne to prove they could defend it as well. She chuckled when he mentioned grudges. "Oh, I can definitely tell you Apollyon would hold a grudge. That boy is the master of tantrums, but that determination to get his way might be the way he learns to best his opponent and I'm okay with that." When he asked if they would respect it, she thought for a moment, tilting her head as she scowled in thought before answering.

"I would think victory through battle would earn more respect than someone who just talked their way onto the throne. Sure, cunning is a coveted trait in politics, but it doesn't win challenges." Then he mentioned the candidates proving themselves in other ways as well. She tilted her head and pricked her ears, giving him her full attention in interest. It was an intriguing idea. She smiled and nodded. "I like it. Getting them to rally their own support will also show that they know their members and can lead them better in a united front." She grinned, her eyes flashing. "You have good ideas, Elohim. I think your father knew what he was doing when he appointed you for the job of going to the other packs. Maybe you're his secret weapon and you didn't even know it."