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The woman did not know what to think of herself in this moment other than assured by her decision. Her harbored no guilt for the exploitation of young Noah’s handicap or felt lenient for this benign transgression. Strangely, she felt her emotions were withdrawn from this discussion as if this were a spar rather than an exchange of ideals of punishment. The prior disease as she waited for the discussion to unfold had dissipated the instant she brought life to her words. Fixed within her mind was a singular idea as she had been trained for focus on while sparring, and just as she trusted her body to move as it far fit, she did she have to trust her mind to be reasonable and conjure the words that need be spoken.
While she was aware of her words, the recognition of them had not truly reached her eyes until after a swift recount of her suggested, coupled with Zalen’s apologetic response. The woman lifted her head, ears still tuned to both her mate’s and Zalen’s voice. She could understand the position her mate was placed in by the breach of their territories, but used discretion in backing his words. They spoke for themselves, more or less needing little more than a nod of understanding.
As Zalen rose to bow in his apology, so did X’yrin bring herself to her feet reciprocating the sincere gesture with a humble dip of her crown. Loosened autumn locks came streaming down her brow and shoulders, rendering her front into a complete mass of red and gold, appearing blind in the encompassing red. “When the time comes, Zalen sir, if you could call for either myself or Saluce to act as witness, it would be appreciated. Only when the punishment is dealt will Ichika learn of what has happened… and it is our sincerest hope that upon this unfortunate act’s conclusion, Ichika no Ho-en and New Dawn may look upon this as a growing experience so that our future engagements are less formal and more pleasant for all.” Again, the she-wolf bowed as she began her backward step away from the marked border. “We apologize for disturbing this wonderful day with trouble news, but hopefully this will be put behind us expediently. Do take care of yourself, Zalen sir.”
Her words were meant for the conclusion of their engagement, not wanting to further tread down this unfamiliar… yet oddly fulfilling role. There was little doubt in her mind that meetings of the like would be in her future, but she could only hope they went as smoothly as this… or not be called for at all. Gently brushing the shoulder of her mate with her own, she signaled their leave and took lead back toward home.
[Exit X'y and Sal]