Firestone Hot Springs blood in the water,

responding like Alya is there too but if she doesn't join ill just :eye: keeping vague on YL updates since thread is ongoing

Ira was pleased with her trip to Yuelong. Hua remained true to the colors she had shown in their drive to move the saints and the Count was content with officially calling them an ally. Their island was unique, a strange place to make a home but one with many benefits. While she brought home an ally though, she also carried the updated news of the wilds. What a headache, if only the Saints had moved farther away. She would need to speak with her Council before proceeding any further, but chances were they would be in agreement. Something must be done.

The Count sighed, eager to reach the borders of home as she crossed through the springs. A light drizzle rained from above, the drops that hit the ground only adding to the steam that rose from the warm earth. Glancing to the distance, two figures stood out like shadows amongst the haze. Ira squinted, slowing her pace as she traveled closer. It wasn't any set of shadows, they were identical. Well, this was quite the change, I never knew the Queen left her mountain. Compared to the last time they met, these were neutral grounds. There was no need to submit, but it would be smart to not try and attempt dominance even with her land just on the other side of the river, so instead, Ira remained neutral.

She'd keep her head raised as she did when properly addressing others though her stance was relaxed. Moonspear never left their mountain, even when she was in Easthollow they rarely visited and the two that did were related to Valette. So why were they here now? For a moment, her mind flashed to @Speedy who was only a river away from those she used to call family. Had Hydra finally sought her out? What brings you so far from home, Hydra? She might as well be straightforward, Gods knew the Queen would be.  It was better than listing the possibilities.