Maeve did not wish to go – and Phineas regarded the pup with silent turmoil. He was a cold man at best – especially now – but he did not enjoy seeing grief wreck such havoc upon such an innocent soul.. even if he had despised the reason of their existence. But as of now, their parents mistakes and guilt would not pass upon the children, and he watched as Vitani corralled them together.


Wren was insistent upon leaving now as well, and without another word (for nothing he said to either of them would lessen their pain), the regal wolf would wait until both were out of sight and swept inside somewhere to rest before he would address Tannis. Together, the two would scout out a proper place for Aesire to rest – the first queen of the Plateau. Her body was cold – the life completely gone from her, and darkly, his thoughts drifted to Aponi’s insistence of the matter being a terrible accident.


Perhaps the true accident had been that the man had let either woman in to his ranks – Silent Moon Plateau was even more of a mess than Magnolia Glen had ever been, even with Borlla’s abandonment.


Finally, the sun would give way to night, and he and Tannis had finished the finishing touches upon Aesire’s grave. He held no love for the woman, but he would not leave her to the feed the scavengers. That had not been what he wanted for her life. Once ready, he would make good on his word to Wren and Maeve and show them where their mother then lie -- and encourage them to decorate it as they seen fit in remembrance of her.

It was as if they didn't understand. Of course they didn't, how could they? The figures that surrounded her now hadn't just witnessed their mother lying dead in the dirt with no explanation attached, how fortunate for them. However, Maeve hadn't been so lucky, and they should have been able to respect that. 'I-I need m-more time!!!' the pup wailed, though propped herself up regardless. She knew further rebellion would only irk the elders, and more than likely leave them forceful with her rather than patient. She'd be obedient, but only for the sake of keeping further unwanted negativity away.'W-why's Wren makin' me leave.. why dun' they...' the girl glanced at her kin, despair grazing every last inch of her expression."O...Okay..." she whispered, slowly moving herself toward whichever what way her company wished.