Vera returned the handshake, raising her eyebrows at Ri'vashi's introduction. Initial questions were quelled by Meesei, though Vera still gave a smile. "It is good to finally put a face to a name after all this time. Welcome, Ri'vashi."

After Pierrette spoke up, curious eyes were drawn to Marcaille. Vera gave Marcaille a smile and a nod, but couldn't quite greet her before Janius added to her modest introduction. "Yes, just an alchemist who saved Meesei's life and might save our people further with her expertise." Janius' sarcasm was delivered through a good natured grin. "No one special at all."

"Well, it is fine to meet you as well, Marcaille," Vera said. With a perked up neck, Vera then glanced at everyone and brought one foot back. "Shall we get you inside, then? You look like you could use a fire before you get crowded around. You remember the last time you and your pack arrived, champion. I took the precaution of letting a small grapevine spread news of your arrival rather than an announcement."

With that, the small crowd proceeded through the main gate. While they walked, Oswall took on a lower tone and put a hand on Gallus' shoulder. "Mind if we speak for a moment, son?" he asked. Oswall's glancing back at the entrance of the cave behind them spoke that he may have made inferences about Irenya's absence as well.

"Oh, of course father," Gallus responded, before he addressed his pack. "You all can go find your friends, do as you please. If we need you for reporting, we'll come find you."

Darahil spoke with a level tone at Oswall. "I hope you'll not be too long with one of the reporters, Oswall."

"No, it will only be a few minutes, I promise," Oswall answered. "I will come to the meeting room with him as soon as I can." He and Gallus then broke off from the main group to find a quiet spot to talk

Sabine still held onto Peiter's hand, unaware that they were not together before they left the clanhome. She asked ahead of her, "Meesei, should we come with you to the meeting?"

As they walked through the main chamber, there were already people frantically pointing at the new arrivals and speaking to one another. Others ran across the chamber and into hallways to tell others. They seemed to be giving just as many looks at Meesei as they did Ri'vashi.