Mary Peep, the woman from the so-called welcoming party, smiled at Romulus and his companions. "You must be exhausted, but may I ask where you're traveling to?" Romulus glanced at his twin and Kai before glancing at his little sister, who was curled up in his lap. Mer sat at his side and he frowned at the sight.
"We are going see King Wendell. I must speak with him." Mary nodded, but a frown made its way over her motherly features.
"Well, His Majesty is not at his castle." Romulus' eyes widened in shock. He could feel his twin's surprise and Kai's quiet reaction. Mary must have caught his shock because she hastily tried to reassure him. "King Wendell is visiting each of the towns in his kingdom."
"You do not seem happy with decision." Romulus watched her eyes as she spoke.
"He is traveling with that Troll Barbarian. It's disgusting. He would choose a treaty of peace with those creatures after all the pain and suffering they've done to us. It's almost as bad as his pardoning of those wolves." Her words dripped with hatred and Romulus was hard pressed not to harm her. Instead, Mer began to growl at the woman and she jumped at the sound. Kai stared down at the puppy, only to see her hackles raised and ears flush against her head, teeth bared. Slightly surprised, but also receiving hi answer, Kai poked Romulus in his side to gain his attention. The longhaired twin glanced at him and then down to where he was pointedly looking. Romulus placed a hand on Mer and began to stroke her fur. The change in the puppy was immediate and she began to wag her tail happily. Mary watched the interaction, but not as closely as Remus and Kai.
"I am truly sorry, ma'am. I do not know what came over Mer. She is usually a very calm creature." Mary fanned herself and smiled.
"Oh! That's all right, Romulus. She's still puppy, after all, and puppies are prone to change their moods often. She must be tired, like your sister, the poor dear. I'll leave you all to rest. Tomorrow will look better and if we've the time, we'll continue our conversation." She left the room, leaving the three to speak quietly together.
