Though it was a secret to a majority of their people, the relationship that the clans had with the Empire and Dominion was known to the leadership of each of the clans, which meant that most of those at the table at least knew [i]of[/i] Marod or Lunise if they had not met them in person. Although, no one would be mentioning their allegiances aloud, given the very public setting. 

Ciinriel could not help but to give a chuckle. "Exhausting. I don't think I slept for a week after she was born. Her name is Telawen, and she is, well, she is my entire life. Being a mother...well, imagine it like having someone who demands all your attention all the time, screams at you for everything she wants with no patience whatsoever, and will quite literally vomit on you without a second thought, then gets mad when you put her down to clean yourself up. But, no matter what she does, or what she managed to cover herself in, she is still the most beautiful and precious thing you could ever imagine. And you will do everything she wants and more because there is no part of your mind that could even entertain the thought of [i]not[/i] loving her. I think that [i]somewhat[/i] describes it."

Being that they were now at the table, their conversation was now a bit less private. Just across from Sabine, a few of her pack were seated, including Ahnasha and Rhazii beside one another. Given the topic, Ahnasha grinned along with her comment. "I'd say that's completely right. And it never goes away either. Rhazii here will always be my cute little cub." She said in a quite intentionally exaggerated tone as she reached up and ruffled up the fur on top of Rhazii's head. She did indeed enjoy embarrassing Rhazii with her "motherly affection" from time to time. 

For a few brief seconds, Ciinriel looked visibly surprised. "[i]That's[/i] little Rhazii? I knew you were a Cathay, but...last time I saw you, I could've held you in my arms. You've grown like a graht-oak. Do you remember me? Ciinriel?"

At this point, people from the city were being directed to their seats, and Meesei soon took hers. As soon as she was given the signal from the organizers that they were ready, she would stand and call for everyone's attention. It was difficult to speak intelligibly to such a large group, though they had prepared as best as possible. They had set up some enchanted gems on pedestals around the clearing to help her voice to echo farther, though it would still require some shouting on her part.