Ravensblood Forest Will You Hold the Line?

Looks like maybe one last round to wrap this up? my next post will probably be my last? Depends on how this goes lol

The woman, Nemisis as she said, was quick to give an apology, perhaps realizing her own mistake though her tone did not escape the Count. From her words, Ira could only assume she was referring to Hua and her people as they lived on some island nearby. Funny how they wanted to avoid stepping on toes, yet every action they offered or she had heard of suggested otherwise. She wanted to ask just what exactly it was they were planning to do, but the man spoke again, this time offering a name.

It was confirmed then, so far the facts lined up, but Donovan wasn't done talking so she'd remain silent giving himself the chance to brag and boast about his ego. At the very least, he seemed to agree that allies took time to build trust, but everything else seemed to contradict any good reason to consider the man's words. The Count had done more than a fair share of dipping into public relations and rudeness was not something she took lightly. If this is truly how the half-wolf planned to lead, he would surely fail, or at the very least gain no friends.

Luckily, her facade held through as he considered her "worthy" of his own. Worthy of savages. All the man seemed to offer was blood and war, it was just as Hua feared. His presence seemed to only plague the lands surrounding. It disgusted her and the honor she had been raised on, but Ira refused to let it show. She wouldn't let them win. What exactly is it that you seek to achieve here? What are the values of your pack? The packs of this land are peaceful when respected. Do you foresee a war in which a relationship like this is necessary? It wouldn't matter anyway, she didn't need his strength. The roan warrior had spent years of her life building her own and now the Empire was on the rise only aiding to what little needs she might have.

The Count caught her partner's gaze from the side. He too remained neutral, though he offered none of his own thoughts. Perhaps there was no way to word them without disturbing these two. Ira would have to inquire later, they still had much to do before returning home. Ira had heard enough though, she was sure Hua had not lied to her. It only left her final question, what exactly were they doing here...