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BOY, THIS BEAT HITS SO DIFFERENT.

Dying, it was almost surreal. The woman knew that there would be complications but not one that was so severe. Her eyes were half closed as she watched the forms of her sleeping children. The home felt extra warm with them here and with Arrow here. It made her feel like she belonged finally. She had come from such a different place with different views and different traditions but she found herself here. Found a woman who meant so much to her and that she would do anything for. Made a family with her and even during the harshness they had to face they were doing it together. A smile curved a path along her maw as she raised her head and then she pushed herself up to her paws. It was another day, a bright and positive future for them. There was no Pitt trouble and they was no Coalition trouble. They seemed to be not bothering them since Stryker's death. Maybe their new leader had some sense.

Regardless the woman looked over her shoulder at her cubs before she walked to the door and opened it. The rain had stopped by now but there were still rolling clouds. The air was cool. They could breathe easy again. So she took herself to the flat stone and she sat finally climbed her way on top of it. Jumping and landing squarely in the middle before she turned to awaken the group. "Tanglewood, gather before her for a meeting." Slowly the flaming wildcat would sit as she waited for doors to open and paws to trace their paths toward her. Her tail drooped off the stone slab as the flame crackled and popped. She dipped her head as those that came looked up at her. "The drought is over but that doesn't mean that Tanglewood can rest easy just yet. With the rains the rivers and streams are coming back, a little rapidly so be wary of that. Food is still in short supply, she knows we have been able to catch some things but it will take time before plant life and fauna come back permanently. So if they go hunting be safe, the neutral grounds may provide more but please go as a pair." She didn't want anyone being taken advantage of simply because they were alone. Death had come too many times to Tanglewood, too many times. Her eyes lowered for a moment in thought before she gave a small sigh. Shaking her head a bit and trying to move on.

"She welcomes all that have decided to join Tanglewood. Things are not the best but she knows they will get there with time. Arrow and her have had our little ones as well, so welcome to them." Her voice was full of pride and warmth as she thought about them, her gaze flicking over to the house to see Nefertiti sitting on the porch step and watching with his pupiless gaze of gold and orange. "Regrettably...we lost Ana. She was attacked by vicious rogues and that is unacceptable. She wants more border patrols to secure our home and she hopes that her soul finds peace. She can no longer hold her position. Another demotion goes to Sophiea as she has not seen her in a while and she hopes that she comes home soon. Moth is still missing and so she will make sure to begin the search. The drought and her pregnancy put a harsh hold on things..." The woman felt bad and it was inexcusable. The drought had stopped them from finding their medic and that was something that was a constant reminder. She hoped that Moth was not suffering from whomever it whatever had happened to her. But for now she would wait and see if anyone had anything to say given the circumstances. She did have other things to say before she dismissed the meeting.

Atbash was expecting a meeting soon, with the rains returning, so as soon as she heard Elsweyr's call to gather, she was already making her way over. Elsweyr started the meeting as expected, recapping what happened with the drought, followed by welcomes and demotions. Ana's death had... hit Ares hard, understandably so, and the savannah looked for the girl at the mention of Ana before returning her attention back to Elsweyr. There was nothing to add, so Atbash simply gave a nod to confirm she heard.

Ares, after her moment of ecstatic reaction with the rain, had suddenly felt tired for the following days. Maybe it was the realization that crashed on her. But as she sat at the meeting, the tired feeling was worse. Especially after the announcement of Ana's death. She felt her shoulders sag, head dropped a little bit, as she fought back tears. But she shook her head and brought it back up.