The past month had been filled with many things. She did feel exhausted from each encounter and she still needed to go back to the Coalition and make sure that Merlin was okay. She was not going to leave the woman there that much was certain. But for the moment it appeared that the COTC was being faithful to their word. At least for now. There were many matters to speak about but she needed to take them at least one at a time. Slowly as she left the home she shared with Arrow her heavy pawsteps sounded upon the wooden porch. The air was heated, the sound of bugs buzzing in the air. Humidity rising. She sniffed before leaving the porch and heading to the center of the town. Her gaze looked at the slab of rock but there was something else there as well. She had gotten someone to put a thick wooden post here as well. One that would be holding a rather important guest. Turning her head away from that the woman opt to settle upon the ground as she didn't think she would be able to climb the rock. "All Tanglers gather in the middle of town for a meeting!" Her voice was firm as she called out, curling her tail around her paws.

As she waited for others to gather she debated and thought about what a leader was supposed to exude. Vigenere had told her some good advice but she also knew that leaders had a certain presence about them. Did she give off a certain presence? Blue eyes looked down at white paws before she frowned slightly. Shaking her head a bit she focused back, listening to doors opening and steps approaching. All of these animals were her new family. She couldn't let them down. The anger that boiled in her came back sharply as she thought about what had happened to Merlin. "To start off with she would like to welcome all that have come to Tanglewood seeking the swamp as a home. [member=18134]CHALICE AKAODON.[/member] [member=18138]COLERE![/member] [member=18149]Paradox.[/member] [member=2039]bai shi.[/member] [member=18135]Starmap[/member] @ISHAYU. She hopes that they all find acceptable rooming here. She does warn to be careful around the swamp as their are predators that can attack. The cemetery is still off limits, at least the back portion is. She would also like to give a big welcome back to [member=601]VIGENERE CIPHER.[/member] " She tried for a smile but she was feeling a little sadness trickle in. Recalling what had happened there. Flicking her tail a bit she would breathe in before moving on. "If she has missed anyone in the welcoming she is sorry. This month has been....busy."

Her brow furrowed for a moment before she moved on to the next bit of news. "She would like to give shoutouts to Vigenere, Atbash, Arrow, Moth, and Ana as well. They have all been doing exceptionally well." She blinks her eyes for a moment, a little thoughtful as she started to think of the next news. It may not be as pleasant as some would like to hear. "She is also giving Sophiea a warning, she has not been seeing her as of late so she just asks for her to be around a little bit more." That aside things were okay and she had some promotion to give. "She believes that Arrow can step up to Reaper of Military, Atbash can step up to Vassal of her choosing and if she wants Ana can step up to Shaderunner." Now she knew this was the part of the meeting that others would be interested in. After all she had stormed off in a show of blazing fury and had been gone for days after the incident with Merlin being taken. Following her scent and the other brute's to the Coalition.

"Bring him out." She spoke with a rather uncharacteristically cold voice. She would show no mercy, no kindness with this one. She couldn't afford to. The sound of dragging chains started as she looked past the crowd. Two Tanglers aimed to be dragging and pulling along [member=18043]JORMUNGAND[/member] who had chains around his neck and legs. "Late last month Merlin was taken from Tanglewood. At first she suspected the Coalition as their scent was all over the scene. She was ready to fight them to get to Merlin. But she was informed that it hadn't been a Coalition member who had done the deed. But a Pittian who was visiting there. This same Pittian that stands before them all is the very one that attacked and maimed Merlin. Tearing her wings from her." The Luminary seethed as she watched the Pitt member as they attempted to tie him up to the post beside her. She cared little that he was still wounded. He would get the justice that was rightfully theirs. "In this Gael handed over the perpetrator so that Tanglewood may give their punishment to him. She gives out these rules. Here he will stay, tied to this post. No shade, no food. He may have water only. No medical attention. All of Tanglewood will wound him, mock him but we are to keep him alive. Nothing that he can not heal from. Scratches, cuts, bruises. He will suffer how he made Merlin suffer. As of right now she is being treated in the Coalition since she can not walk but soon she will be home." Moth, they wanted Moth to be watching over the scene because they trusted her. Her eyes narrowed a bit and she tapped a paw before she sighed lightly. Everyone would be watching, she would make sure no one went overboard. She would let Moth know. "Twice the Pitt has broken neutrality with Tanglewood. They only have one more chance. One single chance. They have insulted her and attacked her and now they have attacked another Tanglewood member. If anyone sees a Pitt member here they are to be turned away from our borders. Quickly. If they insist unless it is of dire straits us aggression if necessary."

This meeting was one that Atbash was anxiously waiting for, knowing that Elsweyr had set off to the Coalition to see what was going on, why they had taken or killed Merlin. So of course whenever the flaming lioness called for Tanglewood to gather, the demoness was quickly there. "I'd like to be a Vassal of Commune." The savannah chirped, before her ears pricked and she shut her mouth as Jormungand was brought out.

So this was the one who took Merlin. Who hurt Merlin. Atbash felt a strange rage bubbling in her chest, her claws subconsciously digging into the ground as she glared at the panther that was brought before Tanglewood. The fur on her shoulders and neck were raised and bristling, but she said nothing else.

Paradox had been off pestering someone or another when he heard the meeting being called. With that the panther padded over to where the rest of the group was gathering, their emerald orbs sweeping over the crowd before snapping towards Elsweyr as she started the meeting. When their name had been called out as someone new to of joined the panther puffed their chest out, feeling pleased to be called out and gain a small bit of attention. Honestly you would think that they were Pride and not Lust.

They zoned out a bit for the next half of the meeting, tuning in and out as warning and promotions were given out. They snapped back into attention when the sound of chains being drug across the ground filled their ears. This orbs snapped towards Jormungand as he was brought into the center. Paradox hadn’t been here for what had happened but could gather quite a bit of info just from what Elsweyr had said. He had no feelings on the matter but would still participate in what was asked of the group.

Colere Kokytos

A meeting, something Cole had not heard in many moons-it ringed in his ears, tail flicking slightly Wrath find a small spot to squeeze into and stand near his brother, Lust. Dipping his head gratefully towards Elsweyr for the warm welcome within their group he hummed a bit before glancing around at the crowd that had been forming-seeing so many members here, he had not been paining attention until the sounds of chains jingled and rustled-making his ears twitch slightly before focusing his golden gaze on the prisoner and...hearing the words that Els had said made him nod slightly and grin toothly-so they can do what they wish with this...prisoner? Sounds...delightful. Digging his nails into the ground below him his gaze flashed back up at the apparent leader and kept everything silently noted in his mind.


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