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[Wolfbane]

Both his extended and direct family were growing like weeds in a healthy rain. First Heartfire, and now his wife’s mother and uncle along with the triplets… The tendrils of Wolfbane’s connections seemed stronger now that he’d returned home, even if it wasn’t exactly his home to command anymore. Not having a title didn’t matter as much as it would’ve when he’d been younger and more irresponsible; once upon a time he’d pledged his life to Loess and now it seems that Loess had returned that promise tenfold. He wasn’t about to break it just because an invisible crown rested on another stallions forehead.

Things of that nature always seemed to come and go with time. Perhaps in a hundred years he’d be ruling again, somewhere else.

Thoughtfully, the idea made him laugh as he grazed with two wings tucked comfortably into his sides. Oddly enough the timing of things like succession and duty couldn’t have been better planned - Lepis had her hands full and Wolfbane preferred to be close at hand should she or anyone else need him. For the first time in a long time he was free to devote his time where it was most needed, and as he clipped another mouthful of healthy growth to chew the ‘necessity’ of him being available showed itself when Heda called out for his attention.

He wasn’t far off. The strong curve of his neck lifted his masked face and twerked both golden ears in the direction of her voice, echoing from downwind where his mother in law was obscured by undulating hills and a sparse growth of short, hardy trees in bloom.

Their fragrance wafted pleasantly through his senses and clung to his skin as Bane darted off, quickly heading through their clawing branches and out into the field where he dipped his head to snatch up a few blooming flowers he knew Heda loved so much. The dark gold and navy mare was always adorned with them, and he was intent on making his wife’s mother comfortable and happy.

“Heda!” He mumbled, approaching the two, “And… Tähti?!” The drake muttered in surprised disbelief. He hoped he got her name right, seeing as they’d only met once and that had been, what? Four or five years ago? That past seemed like a blur now. “I brought you some violets I think.” Wolfbane told Lepis’ dam, stretching out his mouth so that she could gather them up herself if she wished, and then he turned his attention to the mottled gray female.

“Still spying on other horses?” He joked lightly, in reference to the first time they’d met. Though the longer he stared the more he noticed something different about her. “I feel like I should be asking where your parents are, young lady.” He smirks playfully. “What’s your secret?”

Refugee of Loess : Member of the Southlands

Wolfbane

@[Heda] @[Tähti]