The Sunshower did not hesitate to return Parelia’s welcome, extending her muzzle to return the touch, blowing a warm stream of air from her nostrils. Affection and closeness were the energy that she survived on, the life in her blood that kept her going from day to day. When all of the pressures of leading the Edge weighed heavy on her, she only need to find a friend to feel better. As for Khan, it seemed he must have found a friend too. His happy caw broke through the trees, though his cerulean feathers were not visible, as he caught site of Penna. He would always regard the falcon, whom had brought him his first meal, fondly.

Going through the normal greetings, bobbing her head to Ciceron jovially as he was introduced and as he greeted her kindly, the queen offered a kind and soft whicker in return. While she might have offered more, she was momentarily distracted by a thump on the ground behind her. Stiffening slightly in surprise, Kahlua swung her head around only to find another familiar face behind her. She had not spoken with Ilios often, but as a member of the Edge, she had seen his face many times. For a moment her smile faltered- almost a reflex at the sight of a child- but there was too much joy in this area for her to really be upset, and so she simply bobbed her head in return to him, welcoming him as a fourth in their gathering of three.

Turning her gaze back to Ciceron, Ilios’ words confirmed that the gray stud was Parelia’s lover. Now, to confirm that he was coming here to stay, to make Parelia’s heart whole instead of halved. She did not have to wait long. Of course, he did not have to wait long for a reply. “Welcome home,” she said almost as soon as he had finished speaking, tossing her head and encouraging him in. She would not have him stranded at the borders acting fearful. This was the Edge- the peaceful herd that invited strangers across their borders to rest and recover, to warm their souls and feed their bellies. If she turned away Parelia’s lover, then she was no leader of the Edge at all.

“We hope you’ll be happy here.” Turning her head back to Parelia, the Sunshower let her blue eye meet the glazier’s. “I’m so happy for you.” Humming softly for a moment, her mind whirling with too many thoughts now, the queen tried to sort out where to start. An item from Parelia would have to come a moment later. First, she needed to help Ciceron assimilate into life in the Edge. “I’m sure Parelia has told you all about the Edge. I hope peace isn’t too boring a goal.” Laughing softly, she settled, happily oblivious to the fact that Ilios had no idea that his father had been planning on living here.

@[Parelia]

.KAHLUA