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For the sake of keeping it going from here on, there is no posting order, but please just post once a round! Nadia, I just assumed she'd explained why Estelle did what she did -- let me know if thats not okay and you'd rather Eden give the news.

The Royal Fire Court surrounded him in this time of strife, and he welcomed each with a somber nod and a weak smile. He was silent to most, offering Eden a gentle nuzzle but two little voices called attention -- surprisingly, one was not Rowan -- and his blue eye fell sharply first on Tigerlily. 

                            "Tigerlily. Hold your tongue, or go back. This is a time to be respectful and thankful for what Estelle has done for the Court."

His words were commanding of his eldest living daughter, and the harsh glare he gave her made it clear that a punishment would come should she rebel. 
Next, his blue eye turned to Rose, softening and shaking his head to the younger twin. He dipped his head to their level, motioning the three of his present children closer to listen and learn. 

                                                                "No, Rose. The life has left her body, but she no longer hurts and will know no hardship. Do you understand, little ones?"

As the last wolves filed in, Alder sat up straighter -- he had a job to do, any other questions could be answered by their mother --  to address Heartha's question and start the funeral.

                                                                                                          "Estelle. She came into the Court and helped Eden in her pregnancy and while she was sick. Aeronwyn had attacked her days earlier, but she gave her life as a sacrifice to her gods to help Eden's litter. She's earned an everlasting place in the Royal Fire Court family, despite her short time here."

At this, he turned to Eden -- she could say the first words about her cousin, share a story perhaps: whatever she felt she needed to say, but he also swept his half-gaze over the rest of his family in the same invitation.