Dragoncrest Cliffs Epiphany

She had not expected the likes of a warrior to come form her lines- and considering how peaceful their biological father was, it surprised her further to find Theo wanting to step forward and become a fighter. But- her children, they surprised her all the time, and she found herself loving them all the more for their complexities and surprises. Theo had the honour of a warrior- and the self-discipline. While the burden of a warrior was heavy, she believed he could bear it.

"I will teach you, den, 'ow to fight well.
So you may guard our borders, an' protect our claim.
Keep our wolves safe, dis be your aim,
an' give any intruders hell," 

She said, with a faint, but brittle smile. 

"It should be known to you as well, my son-
dat soon dere will be more children, once Spring has begun.
You will 'ave younger siblings to love an' guard."