KAHLUA

Standing beside Kaj, the queen felt her swirling heart wonder at what she would say to them when a moment alone gave them peace from herd duties and worries, from stress and tasks and assignments and councils and herd relations and peace. The dragon that sat perched upon her back understood little of the thing she worried so much about, the troubles being older than he was, but she did not mind. The distraction of his childish thoughts was welcome on many levels. Returning her king’s smile, she did not flinch against his call. He was strong, his voice permeating the air, and Kahlua knew that with him as king they would be seen through all of the terrors that had ransacked their land in the bitterly cold winter that had blanketed them.

Letting her king speak first, for his voice and words were always more majestic than her own, the painted woman stood silently but proudly beside him. “I am going to travel to the Foothills as soon as I can, a friend or two would be welcome,” was all she added on the mention of herd relations. There was little to cover that Kaj had not.

As for prizes and rewards from their beloved Moon Goddess, it was perhaps lucky the queen was staring off in the distance towards the garden with an excited smile. What awaited her there she could only imagine, but she was certain she would love it. Yet, lucky that she was looking away, for she might have seen the way Kaj brushed against Eva, smiled at approaching her, the gentleness that he had once shown to her now doted upon another. She only looked back at gentle insistence of the wind, looking towards Jay to see what the newcomer would think of this honor. “Thank you for your service,” she said to both, however, as Kaj returned to her side.

But next was the exciting part, and Kahlua was certainly hopeful to see happy smiles all around. While Kaj did his rounds she waited, but then it was her turn and she stepped forward. “We especially wish to thank Dragomir for his continued service as Glazier.” Bounding towards the stallion, she offered him a happy nudge to the shoulder, as she knew he would surely be skulking in the shadows. “Merida and Far have expressed interest in learning your craft, will you take them under your wing?” Nodding to each of the two named, the queen then returned to her previous position.

This next part, however, would not be so fun for the queen. “To remind our newcomers, Alysanne is our Moon Doctor.” She tossed her nose towards the painted pegasus; however, the name of Resplendence was conspicuously absent. Kaj and Kahlua had worried for her mental health after her prolonged absence and hoped to relieve her of some of her more stressful duties in order to make sure she was well. “Merida and Resplendence will continue to work under her.” Another nod was given to the young mare Merida who had willingly involved herself in several trades. She had been very meek when Kahlua had first met her and it was nice to see that she was blossoming into herself.

Growing more somber, she returned to her position at the head of the group beside Kaj. “I do need to warn everyone, there have been strange things happening. If you have seen anything, please speak up and let us know so that we can prepare. I was on the island when…” she trailed off with a sigh. She had panicked then on the island, she would try not to panic now. “When worms, hundreds of them, suddenly began burrowing up from the ground and digging into the skin above my hooves. They fell off and died as soon as they came, but it was not natural.” Shuddering, she let the memory go away. “Eva knows more about another occurrence,” she finished, giving Eva the floor to discuss if she wanted.

Finally, almost as after thoughts, she added two more things. “The Edge will be hosting games soon, to help get our name out and to hopefully invite outcasts into our ranks to become one of us. If you would like to volunteer to help, Kaj and I would be happy to help you find a place.” The queen then drifted her eyes to beloved Nasreen. “Have you been able to contact the Lady Moon, Nasreen? What news does she send?” Finally, the queen returned her gaze to the rest of the herd. “If anyone has questions or concerns please speak them now.”

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Kahlua’s Announced Promotions:
@[Alysanne] remains as Moon Doctor
@[Dragomir] remains as Glazier

For those who were not chosen for positions they applied for, we will be discussing with our new Tier II members a set of tasks that they think should be completed in order to demonstrated activity and excitement for helping the Edge to grow. When these tasks are completed, opportunities for advancement will become available!

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