Northstar Vale When Stars Align

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After her howl had faded in the heavens, the Empress' heart pounded in her chest as she wondered if anyone would come to her call. Did they respect her at all to do so? Did Hime and Takeshi ruin the empire already so soon after it had begun? Even as she tried to keep a poised composure, the questions plagued her thoughts in a whirlwind until finally, someone had arrived. The first was Celara, someone that she didn't know all too much about but the Empress was just as relieved to see her and offered a smile to welcome the shy female to the meeting. Then, one by one other members joined.

She knew that Hiromi was watching the puppies not too far off so not seeing her here wasn't alarming. Seeing Vespera hiding away was strange and Reiko offered a curious glance, wondering why the woman was so shy suddenly. Vespera was always the outspoken type, so what had changed? That was a conversation for a later time, for now, the meeting had to begin. 

Thank you all for being here. Ibis was missing but she was heavily pregnant and Akavir was probably with her at this time. As some of you know, we already have some puppies within the Empire, and more to come. This is a cause for celebration! I ask that there are no outside visitors until the puppies can move on their own so we can reduce any stress on the parents. Of course, this excluded Kaistleoki visitors, they were not strangers after all. Reiko was always welcoming to escorting visitors around, give them shelter before they headed off on their own, but as of today, their borders were closed until further notice.  

Queen Ibis is not here due to her pregnancy, but I will announce that Akavir and she will be wed very soon, he will be our new King and father to their children. One the puppies are a little older, we will celebrate their union. A wave of her tail was offered by the news of the happy couple and their expecting litter, but that wave soon ended as it was her turn. And finally, some of you might know already but it is time for you all to be aware. She didn't even offer Takeshi a glance as he sat next to her. The Empress was still quite angry at the Emperor, Takeshi is now Emperor. She couldn't word that they were husband and wife, the words feeling toxic in her throat as she refused to call him anything other than just Emperor - husband wasn't something she saw him as of late.