ELRETH
She stood, staring at the gathered crowd, all of the WildWood, gaping at her. Dargyn's eyes were wide and his face… fearful? She wanted to growl.
And she wanted to weep. Her cheeks heated and she cleared her throat.
Huncer turned, even the wise elder lioness at a loss for what to say.
Elreth blinked. She had to salvage this before her rule was undermined by it.
"That was, unexpected," she said, forcing a grin. There were a few small titters among the crowd. "You will forgive me, Anima, if I choose to break tradition tonight and name my Advisor tomorrow. It appears I would do well to check in with my appointees before we place them before you."
Slightly more laughter this time. "Please, enjoy the feast! Let us dance and praise the Creator, and tomorrow, my Cohorts will be complete!"
