Northstar Vale You've never had Pad Thai.

Akavir remained a shadow in the background of the Empire. He watched his daughters and mate, keeping company with them above all, as well as his brother. 

There was something he simply didn't trust about the Empire and so he remained unsettled. He kept these distinct thoughts to himself, but found himself growing more concerned with each day that passed. Ibis was a mother bear to their children--consistently upon them with a watchful eye, but they were getting older and their need to wander growing with each day. 

Thus, his own champagne eyes were calculating from afar as he took in Lilitu. He was relaxed as he skirted far enough behind her, not necessarily on her radar of awareness yet, but also not sensing immediate danger that would require him to quash her current independence. For now, he watched, wondering how long it would take her to realize his presence.