MONTHLY MEETING [ JANUARY 2021 ]

[Romulus]

Wasn't this going to be a lovely meeting? Romulus wouldn't miss it for the world. The multi-colored lion followed his sibling and mother closely, embracing in their presence as they surpassed through the stonehenge and made their way to the crater. With time, more had arrived. He settled close to his group's members, more notably towards Ninazu and Sojourn, and watched as the bickering began with Roxanne's cue. Periwinkle eyes surveyed the crowd, picking out the leaders and their members accordingly as he sat in silence. He couldn't help but smirk. At this point, these monthly meetings were no longer a place for them to meet in peace, but rather a place to hold a pissing contest.

At Aurum's mention of leadership, the lion's head craned. What a strange choice. Replacing the yellow spotted feline with a violent, spine-ripping beast wouldn't have been his first choice for a pacifist group's leader, but so be it. Curious. Romulus didn't want to mistake his supposed 'courage' for villainy. Even so, the newfound Luminary had killed an innocent to prove a worthless point. The lion held that to himself though.

The wanderer's gaze shifted towards his mother, watching as she valiantly spoke of her husband's and his father's demise. His heart dropped. For as much as he hoped for Stryker's return, he couldn't help but feel as if Ninazu was holding onto a false hope after returning from her own death. Nevertheless, he tried to repress the thought. The lion's tail lashed forward and wrapped around his paws. Rounded ears pointed upwards, listening to her carefully laid out strategic threats afterwards. He didn't necessarily agree with leaving their enemies alone though, especially The Palm Glades. Their betrayal was unacceptable.

Periwinkle hues moved to Roxanne and then towards Aurum. He didn't feel like acknowledging the woman's comments in regards to her new 'decoration.' "I pray that her death is slow and long," the lion mused lowly. His eyes looked Aurum and Roxanne up and down, looking for their response. "Long live the pirate queen, I suppose." Until she succumbed, of course.

The big cat's head moved up towards Aurum. Before he spoke, the lion ran his tongue over his teeth while he contemplated his words. Romulus didn't plan on inciting any violent outbursts, but rather a knowledgeable discussion on one another's flaws. "And you-" He didn't know Aurum's name either. "-took over a practically non-existent group after carelessly murdering an innocent bystander in front of your members." Let it be known that Romulus did not share his father's ideals. He fought for his familiars, family, and ideals, but did not wish violence on those uninvolved in their petty politics. "You taking an opportunity during a group's downfall, yet criticizing our choice to do the same, makes you no different than us."

A stifled cackle echoed out of Romulus as his name was mentioned. "At least I wasn't a sore loser about it." Although the mention of his religion hurt a bit. He couldn't help that two beings formed to create him and his body. Hell, he hadn't even revealed any of the secrets behind their merge yet. By reading the text of the angel and demon that laid within his soul he thought he'd reveal something about himself... but he had yet to find anything.

He threw the thought aside though, now focusing on Gael's question towards Rhinestonestar. The lion wondered how they were going to answer. After all, The Palm Glades was mooching of Tanglewood's territory and the Coalition of the Condemned's resources. They were, to an extent, struggling.