`Worried.. what about?` Veli asked in a hoarse voice, rubbing his eyes to clear his vision back up, unfazed by her punch and Elias' hair pull. He let out a half smile as he planted his hand on the top of Elias' head, the size of it covering the boys entire head. The boys own hands reached up for Veli's forearm as he wrestled with it, unsuccessfully of course but still persisting. `I come out of our room to see you almost lifeless on the ground, you dumb ape. Your snore was the only thing that helped me relax.`
Natasha had sat down with Elias by Veli until he awoke. It took the Sept Alpha back a bit, her being distant and cold these past days but it was clear she still cared for him immensely, regardless. `I'm fine, Natasha.` he said, finally standing up and dusting himself off. Thank goodness for his Garou physiology, for as drunk as he was last night, were he human, he would need a whole day to recover from the hangover. Yet, all he had was a mild headache that could easily be soothed with a quick drink of water to restore his fluids.
Natasha followed him up, picking up the sheets and wrapping it around her arm, pillow in her other hand. `Will you spend time with your child today?` She asked, tilting her head. Veli palmed his face, his eyes closed as he tried to gather his thoughts. A bit after, he dropped his hand, turning to Natasha. `I'm expecting somebody important today. You know I'm always busy. I can stay with him here for now.` He said, picking up his song in one arm as the little boy swung his tiny fists at Veli's shoulder. `I'm gonna be strong daddy!` Elias yelled, the most his little body allowed him to and arched his brows, a big grin on his face.
Veli looked at him and smirked. `You are indeed, my boy.` he said, walking into the training area as Natasha head back to put the stuff away, a content smile on her face.
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New Divine Forest Grounds
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Antoine had steadily been running his usual rounds around the forest, a glowing blue owl perched upon his shoulder that acted as his sentry. He had participated in the moot the night before but, serious and responsible in his duties, did not drink much and called it a night much before everyone else. The morning was quiet as can be, the only sounds being the birds chirping in the distance and his slow, deliberate footsteps through the forest floor. New Divine Forest Grounds
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Suddenly, his owl took off into the air, flying to an area behind him as he turned to watch it. The owl circled around a small spot a few yards behind him and flew to perch itself on the nearest branch. A black portal materialized itself by that same tree, the same kind of portal that Harmon had utilized to reach the King before him. Antoine took a ready stance, his head low while he stared at it. Stepping out of that portal was a girl, followed by to hooded Garou in Crinos form. The hoods covered most of their features but their snouts were visible, their black fur clear. Black robes covered both of the Garous bodies virtually entirely. Both were armed, one with a sheathed sword at its hip, as well as a backpack strapped. The other bore a spear on his back. In the middle was the girl.. Georgina, who presumably was now the Kings aide. Her attire was much more glamorous than before, however. She was robed as well but her robe was lined with gold at the edges and it shaped her body perfectly. The front of the robe was also lined with various glyphs in the center, also in gold. She bore a backpack as well.
Georginas face was familiar to Antoine, at least, so he dropped his guard somewhat but still questioned her arrival. `Your business here?` He asked as the Shadow Lord before him rolled her eyes. `Royal business with your Sept Alpha. Take me to him and make it quick. I haven't got all day.` She replied, rudely. What had her so uptight, Antoine thought, as he grit his teeth and led them back to the cave.
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New Divine Cave: Training Grounds
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Veli walked into the training grounds with his child still in his arms and was surprised to see Kate there. `Looks like we're all up early, huh?` He said with a deep chuckle, approaching his Sept Beta. `What did you plan--` Veli started before Antoine stepped into the room, cutting him off. New Divine Cave: Training Grounds
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`Royal business here to see you, Jarl.` He said, Veli's eyes darting in his direction as Georgina walked in with her two Crinos companions.