When Orlaith didn't leave, Rift opened his mouth to shoo her away but then he heard the sound of pawsteps and a familiar scent. He turned around to see the white lion stalking towards them. He growled low - a warning - and was about to send her back as well when she started talking. His eyes widened with surprise. "Oh, you know her?"

He turned back to Orlaith, confused. "Why didn't you tell me you were part of the Bonebound? All the groups have a pact of friendliness." He considered, again, for a moment before nodding. He turned to the white lion, hoping that this wasn't going to bite him in the face later. "Orlaith wants to join the Kingdom. Do you vouch for her?"

@Orlaith

Orlaith nodded at Rift, confirming what her friend Atinneas had said. "Yes, I was a member of the Bonebound. I was taken in when I was very young by Aure. I left voluntary because I wanted to make a new life for myself. I am still grateful towards them for helping me." Orlaith had no clue that the Bonebound had a pact with Rift's kingdom, so she did not even think to mention she used to be a member of the Bonebound. Orlaith did not say anymore as Rift asked Atinneas if she could vouch for her. Orlaith said nothing, because she knew that Atinneas was her friend. Atinneas knew Orlaith very well, and she knew she was not a threat.

When Rift asked if she could vouch for Orlaith, Atinneas did not hesitate for one second. "Of course. I have know Orlaith since she was a cub up to now. She has never shown or committed any violence. She is no threat to anyone or this kingdom." Atinneas did not say these things because Orlaith was her friend, but because these things were the truth. She would not risk the safety of the kingdom to smuggle in a threat. She did not trust Orlaith just because she was her friend, but because she was a good gembound. Atinneas firmly believed she deserved to be in the Kingdom of Eridanus.

@Rift

Rift looked between the two for a moment, considering, and then nodded slowly. "Alright. My apologies for being so harsh before." He flicked his tail towards Atinneas. "Since you are friends, you can introduce her to the ways of our Kingdom. I'll hold you accountable for her until she's a full member of the Kingdom." He turned towards the garden, nodding out to the spread of flowers and herbs. "You may pick a flower of choice from the garden to do with as you please."

He turned back and nodded once more to Orlaith before bunching his muscles and leaping high into the branches above, quickly disappearing into the leaves of the trees.

*exit

@Orlaith

Orlaith gave a respectful nod of her head towards Rift as he left. She then turned towards the garden, and picked up a marigold flower from it. Then she spoke to her friend, as she was ever so grateful towards Atinneas for vouching for her. "Thank you Atinneas, for helping me and speaking the truth. Come, I will find a place to plant this and we can discuss all about the kingdom." With that Orlaith walked off as her friend followed behind her.

-Exit

Atinneas was joyful when Rift took her word about Orlaith. She listened as Rift disappeared into the trees, and responded to Orlaith's thanks for vouching for her. "No need to thank me. I simply spoke the truth. You are a good gembound." With that said she followed Orlaith into the forest to discuss about the Kingdom of Eridanus.

-Exit