EliteCommander

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Agreed. Though, I would like to take a more loose approach to playing the other pack. There won't be too much focus on them, since they are there mostly as a solution to the problem of having toddlers present. We could probably share most of them, except perhaps one each (like Gallus and the friend). Although...we do not really have a good track record of actually doing that. We do tend to pick and stick with characters.

Hopefully, their presence will not mean we have a lot extra to keep track of.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

"Hmm, I will keep those options in mind." Meesei commented, her hand rubbing her chin as she thought. "Hopefully, we will be able to find a pack of which all members are willing and able to join us. It would be best to avoid splitting any packs, if that is even practical. It may be our task keeps us within Cyrodiil, or another similarly close location. We could also end up all the way across Tamriel. We should likely avoid settling on any specific option, as the willingness of some of them to join us may depend on our destination."

After a few more moments, Meesei finished the remainder of her breakfast. "For now, I would recommend performing your duties as normal for today. But, as soon as you can, I would begin making whatever arrangements you need for our departure."

"Will do." Lorag said as he stood to his feet. "I've got an idea or two in mind for my replacement. Any of 'em will do just fine in my role; they just won't have my...charm." He added with a chuckle before taking his leave.

As Lorag left, Kaleeth let out a slight sigh. She did not have important responsibilities like most of the others, but there were friends she was not looking forward to leaving. She did at least want to say her goodbyes to othem. "I...guess I will take Newt over to the caretakers. Ahnasha should be finished by then." She said to Janius, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek before standing up herself."

It seemed as if most of the pack was heading out on their own business, apart from Ahnasha who was quickly trying to finish up her meal, so Meesei turned to speak to Sabine more specifically. "I am sorry that I had to give this news on your birthday. I could not ignore Hircine's vision. Just...try to enjoy your day as best as you can. You will have as much time as you need today to speak with your friends, if you wish to inform them."

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

It could be interesting to bring perhaps one or two characters we've already met, like Gallus, or perhaps someone Sabine knows? Or both.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Almost forgot to respond. It slipped my mind after I finished working on an assignment.

At any rate, did you have any specific characters you would want to have as a part of that pack? I do think we can avoid focusing on them too heavily during the mission, though (otherwise, that would be a lot of characters to keep track of). We can certainly involve them when appropriate, though.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Lorag shrugged his shoulders. "Doesn't matter to me, as long as they can fight." Granted, many of those he had become better friends with over the years were also high in the ranks of the clan's warriors, so if they picked based on fighting skill, there was a good chance there would be someone he could get along with.

"I agree with that, honestly." Ahnasha commented. "If I'm going to leave Rhazii with anyone, I want to know that they are capable of protecting him. Above all else, that's the most important thing. Of course, I would like to bring a pack of people we know and trust. Really, I don't think we'll have a problem finding people willing to come along. Being selected to join the Champion's pack on a task directly from Hircine himself? Anyone with even a small amount of reverence for Hircine would take that as an honor. I...would suggest Caldris' pack, but I don't know about taking the clan's next best archer."

Meesei gave a nod. "You may be correct. We do have to ensure that we do not select a pack whose members do not perform too vital of roles within the clan, not if they do not have adequate replacements. You all have become closer to more members of the clan than I have had a chance to; are there any you know who you would be comfortable bringing on a potentially long journey?" She asked the rest of the pack.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Goodnight.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

"That...is a very good question." Meesei answered. Even she was uncertain what to do regarding Rhazii and Newt. Living with the clan, they always had the ability to allow the clan's caretakers to watch over them when they needed to leave the ruin, or were otherwise busy. But this time, Meesei had the feeling that they would be going farther away, and for much longer.

"Without knowing how far away we will be going, or for how long, it is difficult to give a definitive answer. Obviously, if we are heading into danger, that will be no place for toddlers. If they are with us, then we will invariably have to leave one of us with them at all times, which will make our tasks more difficult. "But..." Meesei began, her gaze moving to Fendros and Kaleeth, who were each holding their children. "Would you truly be comfortable leaving them here? There would be no guarantee of how long it will be before you can see them again, and we may have no contact with the clan."

Meesei did not need an answer to know that they would not want to leave their children behind. Overall, it was a difficult situation, but their duty required that they face this problem, as they could not simply ignore a command from Hircine. There were another few moments before someone spoke up once more, this time Kaleeth. "Well...we could bring another pack."

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

"I...do not actually know." Meesei answered, pausing a moment to begin her meal. "Lord Hircine spoke to me within my dreams last night, but his commands were not too clear. All I know is that something is happening that requires our attention directly. He said that I will learn soon enough where it is we are needed. I am going to attend another meeting with the clan's leadership this evening, so it may be then that it is brought to my attention."

There was another awkward pause, which honestly was not entirely unexpected. For the past few years, the pack overall had rather liked living among the clan. They had stability, safety, new friends, and their own roles within the community. It was not common for lycans to be able to live within such a society, and most of them had grown accustomed to being settled in one location. "I know this is not precisely pleasant news, but it is worth noting that, just because we are going to be leaving, does not mean we will never be coming back. I had not anticipated this becoming the case, but this ruin has essentially been our home for the past few years. I know you all like living here and, despite the insufferable weather outside, I share that sentiment. Currently, I plan for us to return here after we have dealt with whatever situation we are being called on to handle. It is possible that could change, but...this is a good place to live, and not just for sentimental reasons. It is a tactically valuable position as, geographically, it is the most central clan in Tamriel. It is the best location from which to coordinate the rest of Tamriel's clans."

Though not as emotionally effected as the others, even Lorag seemed at least slightly disappointed by the news. Training the recruits was fulfilling work, and while there were other skilled warriors in the clan that could take over that role, but he couldn't help but to feel upset that he wouldn't be seeing the current group through to the end of it. Of course, there was no way he would let them know of that. There was at least the possibility that they would be coming back, and he could think of a few other silver linings. "Well, if this trouble needs our attention, then it has to involve some of Vile's more important lackeys. At least we'll be able to get some payback for them forcing us to uproot like this."

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

I was thinking about something before. That ring Harriet had, Meesei kept it. What do you think would have happened with it?

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Meesei could have guessed that Rhazii would take an interest in Sabine's meal. Many times when children saw something appealing, they would also want something similar for themselves. Once they left, Meesei responded to Sabine's request with a chuckle. "Now, I do not wish to give away all of my secrets." She commented, dispelling the magic on herself. She had already eaten her slice of the sausage, so the feeling in her mouth could be allowed to return. By what Fendros had said, they were heading to breakfast to meet with Ahnasha, and she assumed that Janius, Kaleeth, and Lorag would likely do the same. Meals were one of the few times that the pack was all together at once, so it was the perfect time for Meesei to meet them if she had something to say.

"Say, how about we head to the dining hall and meet with the others? I can help you bring your platter. I am sure the others will want to wish you well today, and may even have more gifts. As well, there is...something I would like to say to the pack as a whole."

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As Meesei expected, everyone in the pack congregated in the dining hall. Usually, they all at least attempted to meet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on most days, apart from Meesei herself. She was generally busy in the mornings, and particularly at midday, though she could occasionally meet with them for dinner. Today, however, she had made sure her morning was free, though not for the reason that she wanted to speak to them all now. Most of the pack arrived at different times, with Ahnasha showing up just as a few of them were close to finishing their meals. However, they were finally all together. Even Leaps was present, though he seemed content curled up on the floor beside Kaleeth and Newt. Evidently, he had already eaten.

"Greetings, Ahnasha. I hear you are busy this morning." Meesei commented as Ahnasha took her seat.

Ahnasha, after giving a quick kiss to Fendros to thank him for getting her meal, nodded. "Yeah, I had to set up for archery practice today. Caldris is out hunting with some recruits, so I had twice as much work this morning. It is all ready now, though." She explained, looking for a moment to Kaleeth. "We'll be going into more advanced techniques for form today. You might be able to start using that strength of yours to your advantage soon enough." She added. It was true that Kaleeth had the potential to become a rather good archer. She was capable of holding a bow drawn for longer, and more steadily than most. However, she did not have all of the training nor experience required to be as accurate as she could be. It was a problem that could only be solved through more time and training.

Meesei spoke up again as soon as she had the opportunity to speak. "Well, before anyone gets up, there is something I believe I should say, something I learned only very recently. We are going to be leaving soon."