Gallus took a seat opposite Ri'vashi and began eating as she recounted her past with her adoptive father. It was a bit unclear to Gallus whether she was turned before or after the attack that apparently killed her parents, but something more was on his mind regarding the story.

"You know," he said through a mouthful, pausing to swallow. "Your story sounds awfully similar to Tzirret's. I suppose the circumstances were a bit different, but he grew up in a caravan as well." Gallus gestured with one hand holding a dried fruit, "He would have even gone through that at about the same age as you did." Gallus popped the fruit into his mouth and looked to his food with a smirk, "The similarities probably end there, though."

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Fendros was glad that Ahnasha's response was fairly subdued. Kaleeth's suggestion was not as readily excepted. Fendros pursed his lips and held Rhazii a little more tightly. He spoke quickly and uncomfortably, "No, I'm...I would much rather Gallus' or our own pack. Someone who can protect them as well as care for them."

It was only then, with the combination of Ahnasha and Fendros' adverse responses, that Janius realised why they were being particularly protective. He looked to the table, then to the pair of them, and spoke sympathetically, "Alright, if it is a guardian we need, I'm sure Uthri, Sabine, or Peiter would be willing to help."