she arrives as promised, following on the curtails of her pledge.  natshana has sworn herself to praimfaya, and she is here, now, to join the coalition of yuèlóng under both her commander's and huā's banners.  at her paws, she has placed a neatly wrapped bundle of herbs, as per her trade.  she stands on the borders of the territory, refusing to enter properly until she has been granted entrance.  when she feels that she is ready, she lifts her head to issue a summons to both her cousin and the nobility of the lands.  her call is formal yet succinct, seeing no need for theatrics at this point in time.  her posture is relaxed with her tail hanging neutral behind her.  she recognizes her rank as a guest (for now) in another wolf's territory, and she intends to honor their sovereignty to the best of her ability.

a deferential bow of her head is given to the commander.  natshana appreciates her being here.  she doesn't speak a word just yet as her eyes remain trained ahead, awaiting the arrival of the pack leader.  the apothecary is surprised when a male wolf appears.  though she knows little of huā, she can't imagine that this is her.  he greets her kindly, and she bobs her head in a show of respect.  when he offers his name, he answers her question without her having to ask it.  she cannot assume that this is huā's mate, but he appears to be her partner in title, at least.  

"thank you for your welcome, emperor aiolos," she greets him in return. "i am natshana kom crokru, apothecary and healer from crogeda.  praimfaya is my cousin and my heda.  i have come here in the hope that i may join your ranks," she pauses momentarily and gestures with her muzzle toward her bundle of herbs. "i have studied herbs and toxins, and though i still have a lot to learn, i have much to offer your pack, should you accept me."

the sound of pawsteps approaching and nails clattering draws natshana's attention from aiolos fleetingly.  first, her ears swivel, twitching toward the direction of the noise.  her eyes follow shortly thereafter, and she sees a wolf of great elegance and beauty heading toward them.  the rarity of her appeal is somewhat disarming at first; however, the instant she announces her rank, natshana lowers her gaze and head in yet another display of respect.  this is the empress; her title suits her.  she raises her chin while consciously keeping it angled down so that she does not unintentionally attempt to physically outrank the other wolves present.

"empress huāzhēn jiāng, thank you for honoring me with your audience," she speaks with gratitude prior to lapsing into silence to permit the ruling pair to pass their judgment.  they seem receptive to her request, and she nods her appreciation. "i am grateful for your hospitality. i will work hard to truly earn your trust and prove that it is not misplaced.  if it suits you, i would like to scout a place within the territory to begin constructing a store for my herbs and toxins.  you are welcome to visit at any time, of course.  while i am here, the store is yuèlóng's first and mine second." this is not something she's unaccustomed to.  back in crogeda, the police was much the same.

"with your blessing, emperor and empress, may i begin to move what herbs i have elsewhere here?" this is both her way to respectfully take her leave as well as to begin her move to the island in earnest.  she has much to do, as she is certain the leaders do, too.  she will not keep them.