They gathered, the sane and insane alike. Friends, family and foes. The Empress stood with her head held high, eyes narrowed and eager for this meeting to be over. Finally the arrival's flow slowed down to a trickle, then finally they stopped all together. The wind blew a gentle breeze around those who had gathered and the golden tipped King spoke. His words of welcome did little to soothe the burning rage that was trapped within her ocean gaze. “Ye stands on unmarred ground, untainted by blood or bile.” For now. Her smirk grew slightly, and once again her gaze floated towards the white faced liar who soiled the very throne that she sat on. Oh how pretty she looked, standing in the sunlight. Shame it was all a facade, one that would shortly crumble and Midas would see his new Queen for what she truly was. Her Lady still stood beside her, her pretty Lady. Circuta, had helped The Empress through thick and thin. She had done everything for The Asylum, more that than she was Eris' lady. Stretching out her maw, Eris gently stroked Cir's neck. Inhaling her scent, The Empress grinned as the soft black coat ticked her nose. Pulling away, Eris turned her attention back to the meeting at large.

Eris wondered who Midas was to her. Her feelings towards him were neutral, she did not despite him or truly consider him a friend. He did, however, command a certain amount of respect. Hence why The Empress was still silent, why she allowed The Asylum to gather, why she had not marched those loyal to her from the land. The Queen of death wanted to know what the golden King had to say. What he had to say to her directly. Even if during the meeting The King did not offer conversation, Eris would pursue him, then they could have a chat about what really mattered and what was best for the Falls. His final words about the land brought bubbly amazement to the Vermillion Goddess. Nothing white face in control of would ever become a voice of strength. Eris had learnt that lesson and soon the King of Dragons would as well. The Blood empress would not let this new family fail though, for it would be chaos' mistress who assured that strength of Helovia would be this herd. After all it was now this collected group that The Empress served, this group that now surrounded her were her subjects the ones she swore to protect.

“I would see this herd grow strong and flourish, both Asylum and those that claim Hidden Falls.” The King of Dragons wanted the same as The Empress, only who desired it more? The mistress of chaos believe she knew who, her smirk turn down to frown. It would not stop her plotting, having this golden winged beast as King. For a short while she may even allow him to keep that position. Her cruel gaze held Midas, trapped in the ocean deep eyes. His golden and bottomless gaze shifted back center. Eris elegantly leant against Cir, taking comfort in the Lady's warmth. It was his next words that caused Eris' eyes to snap back to his face. This was the announcement she's been waiting for. Those she'd have to bargain, bribe and fool. The information she needed, they were putting into her hands. It was almost too easy. The smirk returned and Eris waited to commit the following names to memory, it was going to be so...much...fun. However the names The King of Dragons called was not expected...one of the names was Her Lady's sweet and gentle name. The other name was...hers? Blinking up at Midas and moving forward slightly, Eris wondered if she had heard correctly.

Well fuck. This changed things. "King of Dragons, you call upon me?" Disbelief coated her sugary tones as The Empress asked in disbelief. Or did it change things? Perhaps it only delayed her plans, The Empress knew that if he was truly about to give her power, she would have to abide the herd laws. He turned to her Lady and Eris' gaze snapped over to watch Circuta's reaction, her eyes shocked and for once speechless. Overseer of spies? The Empress knew that Midnight's Mistress deserved the spot more than any other...but she was stunned. Were they trapping and locking Circuta into the herd? Were they actually better prepared than Eris had been expecting? Or were they only making matters worse for themselves? Finally his gaze turned to Eris, she bristled slightly under her cloak of wild skins. 'What game are you playing?' The first Legatus, and general for the armies. They played the card, the card of her submission. If she did not prove herself loyal they would remove her from the herd. Then she would never be a leader again, her eyes glanced to Seele. One day. Now was not the moment, it would not be for some time. The Blood Empress bowed her head and remained silent as if over come with emotion and honour. Instead she was hiding the rage that lurked in her eyes. Taking a moment to collect herself Eris looked back up at Midas with nothing but tears in her eyes.

"I accept, King of Dragons."
May they all forgive me.

"Speech."

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CIRCUTA and ERIS