Velvet, Autumn Sun, & Dsuquei

The worry and anxiety had grown in Dusquei, bringing about a pulsing headache and an uncomfortable ache to her gut. She'd paced for nearly an hour after her talk with Nemu, trying to settle her mind and heart, but it had been futile. She'd eventually forced herself to lay down next to the barkless remains of a fallen tree, pressing her dark back against the sunbleached wood and resting her chin on the thawing ground.

Another half-hour passed, and Autumn Sun's voice bellowed across the marshy terrain. Where Tuini was too wounded to travel safely into potentially hostile territory, Autumn had been sent in his wake. And she wasn't alone; the large ligeress traveled with Layra, and carried herself with pride and strength. Though she also bore wounds from her most recent fight, they weren't severe and had already begun to scab over nicely.

From the southwestern corner of the cadre, Velvet was traveling with two other felines; Tyrant and his mother Senka. Though smaller than both by a decent amount, the aging lioness also carried herself with pride, but also a note of caution. Her mind was on her children, and she wasn't entirely sure how Nemu would respond to the three of them entering her territory.

Nemu

Nemu was herself torn cause she understood Dusqui but Nemu was not happy with how the Makucha ran things it was wrong it was not the way of big cats. In her eyes it was what the old haunters did, or rather it was worse. Old haunters aka Risen would give others a choice join them or die. Makucha seem to just want to kill. Her ears twitch as she heard Autumn. Her ears back. As she began to move in their direction.

Senka moved with purpose. Velvet do not worry Nemu may not be with us any more but we are still family to her and she cherish's familyShe said. She heard the call but she didnt know Autumn. Nemu had told her that Dusquei had been alive and that hse was with her but she had yet to see her half sister who she missed. As they got closer she saw Layra and for a moment as they drew nearerit looked like she could hold herself together but as they got close Senka fur raised and she growled. layra I should of known you be hereShe said. She was quiet clearly ready to fight.

Layra moved calmly trying to think of how they could patch this up but nothing was coming to mind and it worried her. Then as they stopped at Nemu's border sheh eard Senka words and her own ears back.Gonna cry Senka?She hissed.

Tyrant followed his mother and he growled at Layra but he stayedd back knowing Nemu didn't like fighting on her turf however, he wasn't sure if Senka would remember with the anger rolling through her. we can't leave Se But he stopped when Nemu looked to him with softer eyes.

Nemu saw the group and saw both Layra and Senka positions and she released a roar and was on them like a fly. Her paw lashing clawless at Senka's face and then Layra's and standing inbetween them. THERE will be NO Fighting near or on my land. This is Neutral land whether you like it or not.Her eyes go to Layra.And the Makucha are pushing me already so I think it would be wise for you to back down nowShe growled.Sarabi take Tyrant and Velvet to their sonShe said. I understand your worry TyrantShe said looking back at Layra and Autumn.But Senka is Safe with me as long as she does not start the fight I will be making sure these two do not attack her. Do you not trust me?She said.She my half sister Tyrant, your my Nephew my number one thing in life is family She said.

Sarabi and Scar had come with her. Sarabi stepped forward.Come on Tyrant, Velvet Mael would love to see you and could use you right now he is hurting more then physicallyShe said. When Tyrant gave Layra one last glare he moved away to follow Sarabi.

Velvet, Autumn Sun, & Dsuquei

There was something refreshing about the open breeze and spacious land that rolled out in an endless sea of grass and fresh waterways around them, but the allure didn't hook her as it had Oracle and the others. She preferred the structure and order of the Ruins, and didn't much like the chilly waters and mud that had begun to seep into her fur during their trek. Of course, all of this was secondary to thoughts of her son and daughter, and the unease of seeing Dusquei again after so many years of believing her to be dead.

Velvet had nodded to Senka's assurance, and remained quiet and alert as they delved deeper into the Sora Asiatic. When finally the three groups had converged, Layra was given a venomous glare from the old lioness, while she managed to hold back a growl as Nemu lashed out at the two leaders for their hostilities. Taking note, and following Senka's lead, Velvet kept her tongue still and didn't offer any crude comments to the Makucha or Nemu's clan. She merely observed the others with a critical eye, and followed closely after Sarabi when she offered to lead them to Maelertech.

For Autumn Sun, there was far less history between her and the other cats. Tyrant and Velvet were of little concern to her, but if she saw Katara, her demeanor would change just a smidgen. She viewed the other as a traitor, and though she had respect for Nemu as Dusquei's sister, Autumn was wary of the group as a whole. She flashed her fangs subtly at Senka when Layra taunted her, then promptly withdrew it when Nemu lashed out to reprimand the pair. The big cat shifted, sidling a little closer to Layra so that their fur mingled, a silent show of support and protection for her leader.

Layra

Layra forced herself to calm down. She Felt Autumn sun.

Senka wanted to attack again but left it.I am sorry sister.She said softly and rubbed her head to Nemu.

Nemu watched the three of them now her eyes only soft when she looks at Autumn but Layra and Senka get stern looks even as she rubbs her face against Senka's in a show of affection. I know why both of you are here and let me make this clear first and foremost I will not fight with either of your side against the other. As I cherish family the most I cannot fight either because my sister sadly still feels the need to defend youShe said to Layra making it clear her sister was the only reason she didn't go to war wit them. Her tail twitched now. Senka I know you are here to figure out what happened. Hades apparently attacked Maelertech for the only reason of Association. Layra is here in hopes of apologizingShe said looking at Layra now. However there is two options for her here to keep me from really doing something. She glances now to Layra.You give me Hades or Dusquei children come and live here where they truly belong with their mother who misses them.She said. And a family who won't teach them murderShe said.

Layra eyes narrowed now and she paces.you wish for me to just let you have someone i see as family because they made a mistake? She growled. Or to give up some of my pride even if they don't want to leave?She growled.

Nemu was not phased my Layra. Consider it Retribution for nearly killing Maelertech and for murdering Shadowstep She growled.

Senka eyes narrowed as she now learns that they had indeed killed Shadowstep but she holds herself back. To think the haunters use to do things like that. I don't run a house of murderers. DispicableShe growls.

Maelertech was resting when he saw his parents and he slowly lifts his head letting his fathers face rub against his.

Velvet, Autumn Sun, & Dsuquei

"I have always and will always continue to respect your pride's neutrality." Autumn Sun vowed with a dip of her head to her aunt. It helped that she regularly visited her own mother, and occasionally got to see the other pridemates here, and this perhaps made it fortunate that she was here today in Tuini's absence. The other half of the Makucha's leadership was far more hostile in the face of trouble, and gentle words and understanding ears likely wouldn't have been had in his presence.

"I also love my mother, but my home is with the Makucha." She continued with a respectable air, and then glanced at Layra as she added, "However I don't speak for Blake and Blythe." It was true, she wasn't sure how her brothers would take to such an offer. Looking back to Nemu, the big cat went on, "I doubt forcing Hades would be a good idea though; he's loyal to the Makucha, and forcing him into a pride he doesn't want to be in would only cause division and unrest here, and make all sides unhappy. The opposite of what you want to achieve."

Listening to all of this in silence, Dusquei's gaze had flit from one face to the next as the various cats spoke and interacted. She'd shared only the briefest of glances in Velvet's direction, and even though she was certainly large enough to take on the elder lion, something about Velvet's presence made her exceptionally uncomfortable. She was thankful then when the other female moved away, following Sarabi and Tyrant deeper into their terra. That's when she found her voice and interjected, "If I may?" Dusquei stood up from her seated position, standing nearly shoulder to shoulder with Nemu, but somehow looking far meeker than her sibling, "If an agreement on trading pridemates can't be worked out, what if we have a monthly joined hunt? At least with the younger generation? Something to at least help build relations on, and allow for both parties to be cooperative with one another?"

The voices of Nemu and the others drifted into silence the further Velvet followed Sarabi into her land. Her heart jumped at seeing Maelertech in the condition he was, but she didn't immediately rush up to him, letting Tyrant go first while she cautiously stepped nearer. She was looking about herself, gauging Sarabi's behavior and ensuring there were no other hostile cats in the area.

Squelch!

The soft squish of mud from somewhere behind them had Velvet whirling around, fangs nearly bared until she recognized the source of the sound. It was Quilikahm, trotting briskly through the vegetation with a mouthful of moss and lichen. Velvet sighed and flicked her tail. "Come, he's just over here." She ordered, now finally stepping up to her son and turning a rough tongue gently across the top of his forehead and between his ears. "Mael, how are you holding up?"

Senka

Nemu paced to and fro lettin Autumn speak You want to be considered a murderer? that is what the Makucha do is murder. They have yet to show me otherwise She said. . as for Hades I don't want hades for my pride he needs to be severly punished for his attemptShe growled. Then her sister spoke A hunt will not make up for their murdering. They need to change their ways and three of their members need to join our pride. The younger the better in order to save them from that mindset that association means death if its with a pride they hate. That is the teachings of the haunters that isShe growled.

Layra forced herself to remain calm.I will not force a pride member to leave us if its not what they want. Hades may not even survive from the fightShe said not keeping it a secret. Killing Shadowstep was not my idea infact Tuini already knows he's overstepped it with that one. Its not the younger generation that cause the problemsThis she sent a glare to Senka before looking back to Nemu. A hunt perhaps yes but whodo you mean between? She said. Then NEmu spoke again. She didn't know how to fix this. She was adament on Dusquei children joining them. When Blythe and Blake return from their adventure I will see if they wish to join you but I can't force AutumnShe said.

Senka listened sitting her butt down as to force herself to remain civil. The haunters have an are changing don't pretend to know who we are any more. We do not kill anyone on site, We do not kidnap cubsShe growled. Everything your group seems to be doingShe said. We haven't even come after you for kidnapping Menace, Nemu and I we left you alone and you make the decision to murder us on site for old idealsShe said.

Mael let his mother and father. i'll be finehe said.

Velvet, Autumn Sun, & Dsuquei

"We are big cats, we do kill and murder; sometimes for food, sometimes to defend our territory, and sometimes to reduce our enemies." Autumn explained, gently rebutting her aunt's stance. "It's not pretty, but that's nature. I do regret the stress this has all caused you, but I agree with Tuini's decision to go on these hunts - he's been working hard to keep us strong, and he's been fighting for us, along side of us. He's a good leader." She glanced to Layra for support, not wanting to overstep her bounds. Her gaze flashed back to Nemu then, sympathetic and yet determined, "I enjoy the life that I have out in the prairie, and as much as I have respect for you Nemu, you can't dictate how our pride runs just because it makes you unhappy - you lead your pride, and we'll lead ours."

Dusquei was careful to stay out of the main argument, and when her idea was questioned, she exlpained up at length, "I mean for a joint hunt between us and the Makucha, not as a way to absolve anybody's wrongdoings, but to help work on trust between the prides?" It was a longshot she knew, especially when the Makucha were resisting Nemu's ideals, but she was already stressed enough being separated from part of her family that she yearned to preserve some sort of connection between the two groups.

Quilikahm went to work, chewing up and smothering the bits of moss and lichen onto some of Mael's rougher looking wounds. In the first breaths of early spring, there weren't many herbs to come across, so her options for treatment were limited, but at least these would help to stave off some infection and offer a bit of comfort to the wounded cat.

Velvet watched the little muntjac critically, while her words were for her son, "Why did you come here, instead of back home to the Ruins?" She sat down beside him, gently cleaning a wound on the side of his cheek.

Nemu

She growled at autumn now. "Defending oneself, territory and food are the only options. Shadowstep posed no threat to you,nor did mael he wasn't even in your territory to begin with when he was attack. What you just said was part of risens way of life" she said. "Yet you all insist your not. Tuini and layra would be great leaders if they weren't thinking like Risen" she growled. "We will not hunt till punishment is served. If I was like makucha or Risen I'd attack you both right now" she growled. " The current haunters are more trustworthy then the makucha"

Senka remained silent as they spoke. "Nemu, sister take a step back and take a breather. Your working yourself up" she stood up and now placed herself between Laura autumn and nemu nemu wanted to attack. " Your about to go against what you say your pride is about" she said. She herself was ready for Nemu to strike her and she did with claws. Senka face bled. But she didn't strike back.

Layra listen to autumn." Again I am truly sorry for hades actions and the wrongful death of shadowstep. Menace was allowed to fight Tuini and when she is healed her and Terri are free to go wherever. I have already discussed with tuini about the random killing. We have no plans to do this again particularly with those not from risens age." She said. She was shocked that senka stepped between herself autumn and nemu and flinched when Nemu struck Senka and Senka did nothing. This confused her.

Mael listened. "The ruins isn't a place for big cats. It's too cramped."

Tyrant listened but was silent

Velvet, Autumn Sun, & Dsuquei

"Nemu..." Autumn said quietly, hoping to temper the other's aggression as she lowered her dial and eased back on her haunches. Above all else, the golden liger wanted to avoid a fight, and settle this mishap as diplomatically as possible. "I never knew Risen, but from what mom told me, she wanted to take over the Valley. We don't want that. Yes, we kill, and sometimes it's other cats we kill, but that's just how we do things." Part of her wanted to move forward and try to nudge foreheads with Nemu, or perhaps give her a shoulder nuzzle to assuage some of the tension, but Autumn thought better of it. "You and Senka are going down a softer path, and that just isn't the Makucha way. I think instead of trying to force us all to follow your beliefs, we should be working on finding a middle ground." She tensed when Senka came forward, and was surprised when Nemu threw the first punch, striking a bloody mark across the other's face. Autumn glanced at Layra, then back to Senka who stoically refused to strike back.

Dusquei nudged her sister on the side, "We should listen to Senka, I think we all need to step back and listen to one another." She too was ready for a strike, but felt she had to do something to try and calm the situation. "There has to be something we can agree on that all parties will be satisfied with."

"I didn't know you felt that way." Velvet murmured, "I will come to visit you if you want to stay here, and I'll work to ensure that our pack and yours are in alliance." With Oracle's whereabouts still weighing heavily on her mind, Velvet wanted to at least make sure one of her children were safe and still within reach when this was all over. "I will have Quilikahm stay here with you for a few days at least, and send Cedarwood to check on things until we know you're healing well."

Nemu

Nemu claws dug into the ground as she glares at Autumn.Taking over the valley was only one of her ambitions. To take over the valley she stole cubs/pups from their mothers, She killed anyone she deemed an enemy like the Makucha doShe growled. Softer path? We are not going down a softer path we are on the path to wanting peace in the valley. To take care of family and our prides. We kill to eat, we kill to protect. There is no call in going out and killing others because we disagree with them.She said. Slowly she did what Senka said and took a few steps back. I already stated what the terms were. Hades or your children where they will be safe from Risen's ways. Risen keeps finding god damn ways to return to this earthShe snarled.

Senka refused to strike back.Nemu, Risen will never return in any way. Her idealogies will be pushed from this valley if its the last thing I do. The haunters of Today are changing slowly yes but changing. The haunters will fight who we need to fight but unlike the Makucha we won't be attacking for association. We do not murder sensesly. However,She looked to layra for a second.They have no reason to be attacking the Haunters, Judging us for the past but if you want to stay Neutral to all this this is not what needs to be discussed here. I was coming to find out what happened to Maelertech and Shadowstep andd Oracle. Layra quiet clearly wants to patch things up she has a clear head on her shoulders and maybe Tuini will now too. She listened to Layra.And as it Seems Maelertech was stronger then Hades. Hades surely has learned his lesson She said.

Layra glanced at Autumn now majorly conflicted about the haunters. ,B>Again, we will not be doing that again, at the very least not with the younger generationShe said.Hades may not even survive his mistakeShe said. Saying this in hopes it will sate Nemu.

Maelertech listened. This is why Oracle left. Because neither of you seem to realize how we were feelingHe said. He just nodded.

Tyrant winced at his sons words and looked to hte side.Im sorry we've been caught up in pack politicshe murmured.

Velvet, Autumn Sun, & Dsuquei

Autumn Sun resisted any temptation to show anger herself, which was an easy task for the liger when she truly loved her mother and aunt. And yet part of her felt just as strong for the viability of the Makucha, and that led her to resisting Nemu's demands. "Nemu, you can't simply tell other prides what they can and can't do. I know you feel strongly about this, and I know you and mother suffered under the old ways of the Haunters." She took Dusquei and Nemu both in her gaze as she said this, trying to sympathize with where she though Nemu's pain was coming from. "And having us here today will hopefully prevent another incident like with Shadowstep. But-" She glanced once more to Layra, to see if they were on the same page before she continued, "-we are Makucha and we will kill when we need to, by our own standards. Not yours, and not the Haunters."

The liger gave herself a moment of pause, trying to clear her head and sort out her thoughts. She nodded to Senka's words, "While my feelings on the Haunters are still uncertain, I agree that it's in our best interest that all three groups strike some sort of truce, if not an alliance. No more killing of members of either pride, and no attacking unless its in self defense. I'm sure that's the middle ground we can all agree on? And if Blake or Blythe choose, they can come live here. But only under their own will - forcing anyone out of our pride and into yours wont solve anything, Nemu."

"I'm listening now." Velvet assured, now turning her tongue against his shoulder and forelimbs, cleaning whatever wounds Quilikahm hadn't applied the chewed herbs to yet. "What do you know of Oracle?"

Nemu

Nemu listened and it was only due to wanting to keep Dusquei happy that she was even bothering with this. If it wasn't for her sister she'd team up with Senka to kill these cats. I hope he has cause if I see him near another of my family whether my pride or senka's I will attack him and put him there myselfShe growled. Your current standards are Risen standards period the end. You are forgetting Autumn that not only are you killing the way she did but your pride did even worse then what she did by kidnapping three of us and raping us and forcing us to have cubs. Ifi t wasn't for Katara self sacrifice we'd still be there or we'd of lost our cubs.She said. those are the ideal's that need to be pushed out of the valleyShe said. She paced.my only problem now is Mael. Oracle had betrayed his love his sense of family. He will want revenge against her more then Hades. Your ideal's have corrupted her mind. How do you intend on making that right to prevent a war that he may look to start because of it?She said.

Layra was calm and collected.And if he steps out of line and you see it you are free to put him in his placeShe said. we don't want war Nemu, we just want others to know not to mess with usShe said. But Blythe and Blake will be told of the offer. They will proably take it as they at least right now are probably more suited for your pride then oursShe said calmly. Menace and Teri may also come your way if that is what they wantShe said calmly.

Senka frowned. It will be difficult ot convince the other haunters to have a truce with the Makucha because of the damage they have caused Even if Senka wanted peace she wasn't the one to accept things. The whole of the haunters are what will make the decisionShe said. But it may not be doable without some sort of retribution for Shadowstep's murder. I can not force my pride into a truce or allegiance without their want for itShe said.

Maelertech laid there then closed his eyes.She isa traitor, she did nothing to stop Hades from attacking only cursed him for rushing in without planning with herHe said.

Velvet, Autumn Sun, & Dsuquei

"I'm not denying that our methods might be like Risen's, but it's merely coincidence. We've never had plans to take over the Valley, just to assert dominance in our corner of the Prairie, and make sure everyone around there knows it. That means conducting these attacks on local packs to instill that fear, so that in the future, they know not to interfere with us. I know it's not a method you agree with, but - and I say this with respect and love for you Nemu - we aren't going to bow down to your wishes to live as you want us to. We are our own pride. I do wish that we could all be neutral, but..." Now she looked to Senka, and combed her brain for the information that Dusquei had given her about the Haunters. She didn't know many of them by name, and even fewer by sight. But she knew they at one time in the past their name brought fear to anyone that heard it, and any slight against them was met with swift and bloody vengeance. "...I admit I don't know much about the current Haunters. Perhaps a different meeting can be held between the leaders some point after this one."

She glanced at Layra once more with a slightly raised brow, not really liking how she was offering up their own members for punishment and consolation instead of defending them and the Makucha, but Autumn was of sound enough mind not to question Layra in front of the others as Tuini would have down. She played a thoughtful, cooperative front, holding her own concerns in for a later time when she'd be able to talk with her pridemate in a more private manner.

Maelertech's revelation settled with a sour note in Velvet's stomach. She paused in her grooming to share a gaze with Tyrant, "I should seek her out. Perhaps I can talk with her and see what's going on."

Nemu

She listened. "If you were leading the Makucha then I could believe it a coincidence. But you are not. Tuini and Layra are. So it is no coincidence" she said. "You are only making others hate you not fear you. And you are taking it out of your territory which says you want everyone to bow down" she said.

Senka listen. "Nor does your leaders.we will never fear the makucha. Perhaps if you wisen up maybe one day we can respect the makucha but right now all your pride is doing is making enemies for yourself. That was one of the reasons Risen failed at being a leader. She wanted everyone to fear her and the haunters. Where as I just want to be Respected. It's why when we let Katara make the deal that we kept to our word. We have left the makucha alone. But after finding out you killed shadowstep for no reason and nearly killed mael I don't know if I can keep the haunters from declaring war. I can only do so much" she said.

Mael laughed. "She'll probably out right attack you. Father might be able to" he said

Velvet, Autumn Sun, & Dsuquei

"We aren't going for the kind of respect that you are." Autumn clarified, "We've attacked many, from the wolf pack up north to the dogs around the city, so I would expect others to fear and hate us. We aren't out to make friends with the Valley, and until this point, we were enemies of the Haunters. But for the sake of peace with your pride, I can see working towards a truce between the three of us - if that's something that's even attainable." She wasn't honestly interested in peace with the Haunters, but she did want as much with Nemu and her mother, so was more willing than Tuini to personally accept these kind of conditions.. The liger sighed, a quiet exhale of breath as she considered all the things that were said before she spoke again, "I don't think arguing over our rules is helpful right now; why don't we leave for now, and we can speak with Blake and Blythe and see how they feel?"

Dusquei had gone silent during most of this, after offering her proposal for a hunt. This were complicated between all the packs, and like Autumn, she had little interest in befriending the Haunters. But she was also wise enough to appreciate Nemu's efforts to forge a truce with the once powerful pack, and was certainly keen on seeing Blake and Blythe again.

"You think she'd attack either of us?" Velvet wasn't sure on that, but then Oracle had apparently stood aside and let her brother be mauled near to death. Velvet was also painfully aware that she was advancing in age, and with Oracle outweighing her, she doubted she could fend off an attack if her daughter really wanted to have a go. Velvet looked to Tyrant, "Between the two of us, we need to find and talk to her."

Nemu

Nemu snorted.So you want what Risen wantedShe said calmly now. Because that is what Risen wanted, Autumn may not think it but Risen enjoyed making people fear and hate the haunters. Look at the Makucha they hate the Haunters for their past because of what the Haunters did. IT is exactly what the haunters are doingShe said. She would not blame the Haunters for not wanting to make peace with the Makucha. If I say any Makucha on my land other then Dusquei children I will do what the Makucha does from now on to make sure I am feared then if this is how we want to live our livesShe said. She looked to Senka.I will not blame the haunters if they don't want peace with the Makucha. But you and most of the haunters are always welcomed here unless they make a wrong move against any in my pride IT was more of if they make one wrong move against Dusquei.

Senka nodded and rubbed her head with Nemu she looked to Dusquei.It is good to see you sisterShe said but out of respect kept her distance.

Mael snorted.She has more animosity toward the two of you then meHe said.

Tyrant nodded. We will, we should goHe said.

Layra listened to both of them. The thing is Nemu was right now that she heard Nemu speak her mind did see the resemblence of what they were doing to be like Risen's. Layra didn't want to be feared, she wanted Respect. But Tuini on the other hand did seem to want Fear in the valley. We will take our leave. Senka if you come with an answer to a possible alliance or truce send word to Nemu and we can figure out a place to meet. Or if Nemu will allow it we can always meet here

Nemu listened.You will meet here so I can make sure neither of you pull a suprise attack on the otherHer eyes mostly on Layra.

Velvet, Autumn Sun, & Dsuquei

"We aren't trying to emulate Risen or her desires." With a leveled voice that strove to remain peaceful, Autumn Sun rejected her aunt's insistence that they followed in the late wolfess' steps. "It might look like that to you, but most of us were born after her time. Our desires are to protect our pride above all else, and we go about it in a... more proactive way than you do." She took a step back, putting some distance between herself and the others, and gave a glance in the direction of their home. Now she fell silent, allowing Layra to do the talking, and would wait for her to leave before following after.

As for Dusquei, the liger's silence continued, and wasn't broken until Senka offered her a greeting. Partly out of shame, and partly out of old fear, the big cat only held her sibling's gaze briefly before shifting her eyes to the ground and murmuring in reply, "You as well, Senka." In the depth of her heart, she yearned for the kind of peace that Nemu was seeking, but wondered if that would ever be attainable with all the blood that had been shed between the groups.

"Animosity or not, Oracle can't take us both on at once." Velvet reasoned, and nodded to Tyrant when he suggested they take their leave. She leaned in to give Mael one more caress on the forehead before drawing back, "Take care of yourself Mael."

Nemu

"then perhaps you should run it because tuini and layra are running it like Risen" she said. She watched them leave.

Senka turned and called for tyrant and velvet before moving to leave.

Layra left it at that as she turned to leave