Brennus walked over to the crystal and tapped it. It took a few moments, but just as before, there was a knock on the door before Portia entered. "Yes, Your Majesty?"
The queen smiled. "We may have a few tiny announcements to add."
"I may not make it through the day," Portia murmured. She took out her scroll and quill. "What are we adding?"
"Brennus Vi'Eirlea has officially adopted Oron into the house of Eirlea and has passed on his head of house position to him, furthermore, the Eirlea Guardian Abraxas has blessed both Oron and Meryn acknowledging them as son and daughter of Eirlea. Brennus will take on the new title Ri'Eirlea and Doran will be now known as Li'Eirlea."
Portia had long since stopped writing. She was staring at Meryn. "You do cause chaos wherever you go."
"What can I say? It's a gift."
"Portia, I want these to go out today please," the queen requested.
Portia added a final note then nodded. "I had the other ones finished and spelled; it won't take me a half an hour to add this." To her surprise, the meticulous woman turned to look at her. "Lady Isabelle, the tailors will be coming by today for interviews. Speak with each one and chose who you think you can work with for fittings."
"Thank you, Portia." The poor woman simply nodded and walked out.
"Ewww, fittings. Those suck, well, unless it's Sebastian. He was really nice about letting me take breaks," Meryn said sympathetically.
Izzy plucked at her robe. "I have seven brand new robes; I don't need more."
"I feel ya on that," Meryn said.
"Whenever you're ready, Stefan," Darian announced.
"Do we have to go to the main entrance?" he asked.
Darian shook his head. "I can open a portal here, and I'll send you right to the Grand Hall."
Stefan looked relieved. He turned and hugged his brother. "Don't be a stranger."
Cristo pounded his back. "Take care of the pack."
"Always do." He walked over to where Darian opened a regular sized portal. He gave a quick wave, then stepped through.
When the portal closed, Meryn quickly turned to Kendrick and Aiden. "Five bucks says he goes straight to Kari, tells her everything and has her update Magnus."
Kendrick grinned. "You're on. This is the news of the century, I bet you he can't wait to spill the beans."
"Aiden?" she asked.
He shook his head. "No way am I taking that bet. That pup is most definitely going straight to Kari. He hates meetings."
Meryn turned to Cristo. "You in?"
He threaded his hands behind his head. "I'll do you one better. I bet you ten dollars he goes to Kari, tells her everything, then has her sit in on the meeting so he doesn't forget anything."
"Deal," Meryn and Kendrick said.
Aiden bopped his mate's head around. "How are you doing?"
Meryn held out her arms and allowed her mate to settle her in his lap. "Still kinda in shock, I think. I love them because they were my parents, but I don't miss them as people because I didn't know them. I cried because I was sad, but I think I'll be okay."
Ryuu stared down at her. "Your ability to compartmentalize is frightening."
"Don't hate on my coping mechanisms."
"Do you need a nap?" Aiden offered.