"Oh." Calia widened her eyes for a moment, but returned Ahnasha's hug all the same. "Very friendly of you, very friendly," she said with a laugh on her voice, stepping back. "Now, let me see you." The request seemed odd, given the state of Calia's eyes, but it became clear when she traced her hands up to Ahnasha's face and gently palmed around her head in various spots. Calia's hands travelled with her gentle pats down to Ahnasha's shoulders and arms in turn. "A strong girl, aren't you?" Calia commented. "Good, Fendros has inherited his father's temper. I will not have him pushing you around."

Calia brought her hands away to return them to her front, waving one down dismissively. "Regardless, you are to be my son's companion for what is likely to be the rest of your life." Her tone turned severe again. "As you are a mother yourself, you must understand the position I am in."

Behind Calia, Fendros had exchanged grateful pleasantries with his brother and sister already, but there were some matters remaining. 
Monderyn was in a similar state to the day before. He seemed reluctant to be there, only smiling when absolutely socially required. His eyes kept glancing nervously towards the rest of Fendros' pack. On the other hand, Llarasa was rather excited. She was grinning ear to ear.

"We're so sorry we're late. Mother was stubborn about her presentation and spent hours longer than she should have." Llarasa's words came out in a fluster. "But we are glad to be here too, Fendros. Congratulations, I'll say it properly now." She came in for another hug.

"Thank you, sister." Fendros reciprocated the embrace, but looked wary when he pulled away. "What of father?"

Llarasa's joy drained from her shoulders and her eyes went down with a sigh. "He...Father speaks as if you do not exist."

Fendros blinked and pursed his lips. "I see." He then stepped aside, trying not to dwell on it. "Come and meet the rest of us. Rhazii probably doesn't remember you, but you might remember him." Fendros gestured towards the pack with one hand, inviting Llarasa and Monderyn forward.

They both strolled up reluctantly, but Llarasa kept a smile on her face.