Fendros broke into a grin. "I don't doubt that, Ahna," he said, holding back a laugh. "But being a pivotal part of this venture -- not least of which building a gate to the Hunting Grounds themselves...That might serve an adequate second place."

His mischievous tone was short lived as he breathed a sigh. "You are right that dwelling on the past is not exactly useful. The future, though, might have the same thoughts applied. Who's after Meesei? And after that successor? Will Hircine always find champions that look favourably upon a peaceful future for lycans?" He frowned. "Some might see it as becoming...tame, domesticated. I'm not afraid that Meesei could have been a Vykosa, but that a Vykosa could replace her some day."