With a wave the Empress dismissed most of the soldiers and Knights as she walked forwards to embrace her daughter, with the gorgeous wives all just a step behind her as they ca to greet us as well.
Lady Lorelei was yet again shading herself with that ornate parasol as she gave Leone a hug and a kiss on her brow, while Lady Theresa was supported by Lady Igna and Lady Yusa, the two conflicting won ensuring the wooden Elf didn't fall or trip as she walked forwards slowly.
Anput found herself alone for but a mont as she watched Leone get sward, Jahi staring slightly upwards at her own Mom as the two shared a grin and chatted quietly, and I sank further into the embrace of my Mother as I basked in this unique warmth for just a little bit longer.
Mother Ria gave a passing kiss on the brow before greeting Anput, though we all paused for a mont as the towering, smug Demon Wolf whistled to herself as she looked Mother and I up and down, a grin tugging at her scarred lips.
"Damn, you two really look more like sisters than a woman and her brat. A pity I couldn't have you side by side... though recalling how irritating you were, brat, I don't know if I would enjoy it..."
"Fen..."
The Empress' warning made the Demon Wolf shrug as she just said "It's a fact that they're both gorgeous on the outside.", though neither of the Demoness' were willing to let Lady Fenyras get away with just a small warning.
I had nothing against her 'mild' observation when I took her entire personality into consideration, though it was still one of those things that reminded how crass so people were so openly, and while I was okay with it...
Glancing up at Mother's face, I shrugged when I noticed how she didn't seem to mind either, and likely sensing both my gaze and feeling that movent she just chuckled and said "I've had people say worse, as I'm sure you have as well. It doesn't bother anymore, and like she said... it is a fact~!"
Grinning smugly at Lady Fenyras, Mother didn't say anything else, only to stiffen as the Demon Wolf decided to continue playing with fire as she snorted and said "A sha she's so old though.", which made most of her sister wives waltz right on over to her and smack her upside the head.
That single silver eye of hers was glittering with an abundance of mirth as she was ushered away from everyone before she could cause any additional trouble; as we watched her leave I looked up towards Mother and "I think many would say that you're like a wine, Mother."
"Better with age? As flattering as people think that sounds it still reminds you that you are, in fact, getting older. But thank you."
Her mirth was fading as she just gave another squeeze, though when the two Demoness' ca over and hugged us Mother lted a little bit, burying her face into the older Demoness' chest and enjoying the hand that stroked her ears.
"Sorry about that. Fen can be... careless with her words."
The pristine and holy looking Lady D'Arcon gave us both an apologetic smile, only to chuckle softly when Mother said "That wasn't careless, it was directed. But... I don't mind. Too much, anyways..."
"It has been apart of her charm for , so I've overlooked it, but otherwise... I have forgotten just how incorrigible she can be to those who are unused to her."
"That is sothing we have all 'forgotten' about Fen since we've kept her within the Palace for so long. She hasn't had the opportunity to go out and stretch her legs for years now, and I have hopes to keep it that way for a little while longer."
The Empress ca over and nodded to us before adding "In other news, sadly our letter must not have reached you since Lilith has - once again - delayed her arrival by another few days, and we received word of that two nights ago. She should be here before the week is out, unless she sends yet another letter."
The soft whine coming from Anput as she rolled her head back and stared at the sky was rather in character for her as she complained "Of course... Did all that damn forging so damn quickly just to be told I could have taken my ti! Co on..."
"Just take these days to rest then, I suppose... Or have you already rested enough over in the Sultanate? We received the letters from the Sultana, but..."
Beckoning for us to head into the Palace, the Empress looked at each of us inquisitively, and as we walked inside Jahi began to tell them all about it, though she left Leone's own story for the Vampire to tell if she wanted to, the already pale Princess losing any semblance of color as she was reminded of that ti.
The walk into the Palace was spent in the embrace of Mother as she walked right beside , her arm slung around my shoulder as she listened to what happened, while Mother Ria was on my other side, matching my stride as she provided reassurance as well.
Reaching the kitchens, we sat down to eat and continued to listen to Jahi tell this tall tale of our glorious adventure, from the highest highs to the lowest lows before she gave Leone the opportunity to speak up if she so pleased, which... she did, eventually.
Seeing all of their reactions to learning that Leone had been so close to death was intriguing, figuring out what their shocked and angry expressions looked like and getting to taste a drop of what made the Empress so powerful.
The heat in the entire Palace went up many degrees hearing that, only to simr back down when she looked at each of us carefully, taking in our expressions instead as she cald herself down completely.
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