Zion chuckles. "Training is usually not something people look forward to." He looks up as a crow lands on his shoulder, a note attached to his leg. He takes it and the corvid flies off. He smiles as he recognizes his house seal and he opens it up to read.

[i]To the foolhardy Ranger I trained and fell in love with:

Everything is holding steady for now. I fought off my own assassination attempt just a day prior. I've had a bit of a power struggle in my ranks but I haven't been Commander General for this long without keeping them under control. I know you and the young King will need Time, I can give it. Along with a few spare Rangers. I've included a few reports on the things Jivarn requested, it took up another bird, so work with him on that.

I can't wait to meet this new member of the House. Keep yourselves alive.

Dryden

PS: If you aren't back by our anniversary I will be quite upset, I was looking forward to the time off. And you work too much. So much upset I would have to take you in the Arena. I'm sure the Kin would love to see me beat you again.[/i]

Zion snorted as he finished the letter. "Sometimes I wonder why I ended up with such an oaf." He hands Vex a pendant that was attached to the letter. It's the symbol of the House of Valorian, an eagle etched into an anvil. "All I have left to tie you officially to the House is to submit the paperwork with the Council but that can wait. I will warn you, Dryder is a rather... rough sort. Ruggedly handsome and a total meathead at times."

[hr]

Rex looked over the notes as he made his way into the labs. Looking around he locates the ingredients and starts getting to work. Most of them can be used in a poultice but Rex decided that he would make it as a tea. They had sweet scents and the Fae loved their sweet things.

Coming back to the room with a plate of light snacks and the honey infused tea, Rex nodded to Wyf. "This should help. I'm not much of an alchemist, but Jivarn's busy and Zion only knows enough herbalism to keep himself from being poisoned. Father was the one who dabbled." He took a seat and pulled out one of the books he'd grabbed from his room to read.