Emberwood Caught in a landslide of emotions.

In an ideal world everyone would get along, there would be so much food that no such worry would exist, and happiness would flourish. Ibis was doing her best to build something out of nothing, which she had never done before. She was still developing as a person and couldn't be expected to also be a strong leader right off the bat; she doubted herself and her youth, but with a council to help her with decisions and to uphold any laws passed, she hoped it would be easier to cherry-pick the best parts of her friends as she cultivated her own leadership style. All of this flourished in her mind—she was being influenced by so many people and so many of her own experiences. If only her mothers could see her now! She was still thinking in very black-and-white terms, but in time perhaps she would outgrow such linear thought and become someone that her scratch-built family could truly love.

That's what this was all for, after all. Beyond the need for security and food for the winter, all that Ibis wanted was the love of her family. She'd lost Elysium, given up on the Hollow, and now was a mess without Okeanos to protect her and guide her. Ibis was left with nothing and she was trying her best to keep her head above water—so when Kavik finally spoke up and gave his opinion, even going so far as to agree, it was like a breath of fresh air after being submerged. Relief flooded her; playing across her face so openly in that initial moment that Ibis looked all the more like the ill-equipped child she felt like.

Good. Yes, it... It would be a very good idea to get everyone together. She says with a thin smile, and begins to walk again, slowly so that he could follow. The tension she'd experienced just thinking of this conversation and all the ways it could've gone wrong melted away as she walked, and contentment followed. I sent Awol on a trip to visit a nearby pack, hopefully to cultivate an alliance. When he returns we can get everyone together for a discussion. I am glad that you are willing, Kavik. I really appreciate it.