The skip of a waltz she did bringing @Farrow into her warm and cozy abode felt undeniably therapeutic. Talisa had just gone to the Grove to fetch something to eat and lo and behold she find an old friend and suddenly find herself in the beginning of a sweet romance. She hadn't come back with food exactly but she was satisfied either way. Delightfully, so! Eager as ever to make the official introduction between @Morrigan and the dark knight that she'd found once again. I think she'll like you, or at the very least tolerate you. Because Farrow had given Talisa no reason to believe that he wouldn't get along with her wife. They were different but the same, and who was going to deny Talisa the happiness that came with being surrounded with big, strong warriors?

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Farrow marveled in the splendors of her home. The mingling of many scents clued the old warrior in on the comings and goings of many lions collectively. This pride was indeed large, and the majority of them had @Talisa's same familial scent. Eventually, however, as they moved toward the more secluded and less traveled parts of the territory, each path carved its own way through the trees and riverbank until eventually they came upon her den. I think she'll like you, Talisa finally broke the pleasant and explorative silence. Farrow turned his gaze from the intriguing territory around them and refocused on the heiress. He enjoyed the way her hips swayed as she walked, the brilliant smile splayed across her lips. “Hah, we'll have to see about that,” he jested, his lips curling into a clever smirk. Farrow had met very few people who didn't like him, but there were a good many of them who simply tolerated him. He also couldn't help but shake off the tenseness that may come from encroaching upon an already-established relationship. Farrow was, if anything, a bit of a parasite in this situation.

Approaching voices were the Valkyrie first warning of her wife's return to their little home. The children were all sleeping soundly, for now, so Morrigan extricated herself from her place curled around them to step outside into the winter sunlight. She hadn't caught the words shared but could tell one of the voices belonged to a man. Even that was a rare sight in the Brook these days. The dark warrior was sat outside the den waiting when the air came into view.

Mismatched purple and silver eyes were not shy in her observation of the newcomer. She looked him up and down his burly, scarred frame with appreciation before greeting them, "My birthday was last month... but I still wouldn't say no." A wicked smirk flashed across her dark helmed face before raising a questioning brow at @Talisa and @Farrow, waiting on further explanation.

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The Heiress' basked whole-heatedly in her deliverance as she was most certain that her wife would welcome the handsome face into their home. Perhaps not into their den but at least somewhere nearby in the Brook. They were, after all, inviting non-natives into their home now as members and Talisa trusted @Farrow. He had done a very important task for her and even though it had taken him months to make it happen, he'd done so with a smile on his face. Nearly charming her right into bed with him but Talisa wasn't as easy as she appeared to be. Easy but not that easy, you know?

The newfound company that she brought with her didn't seem so sure but as they rounded a corner and found themselves hiding straight towards the den she could see her beautiful wife waiting for her. There was great relief in her eyes as butterflies twisted in her stomach at the sight. @Morrigan waiting for her on her return as though she'd been lost at sea for months or returning home from war. It made Talisa feel quite special to know that someone was waiting for her to return home. Though, she imagined her wife was just as excited by the piece of meat man that she'd brought home. Especially judging by her fine choice in words.

Morrigan, she smiled as she cut the distance between them and looked to the male, this is Farrow. Farrow, this is my wife, Morrigan. Farrow didn't quite have a title to him yet as they were still taking out the weeds of whatever their relationship was but this was the first step in all of it. Talisa needed to know that Farrow was a good fit with her family first and foremost. Otherwise, their connection would either end in heartbreak or marriage. Best to sort that out before moving forwards, she felt.

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This wife did not disappoint, and Farrow could not help but feel a sense of relief when she did not immediately give him the cold shoulder. Although @Talisa had assured him of their relationship's ideals and stipulations, he couldn't help but fear that he may not be well-liked. He did, quite literally, show up right on her @Morrigan's doorstep with little rhyme or reason. My birthday was last month... but I still wouldn't say no, the lioness crooned, and Farrow felt his heart flutter excitedly in his chest. Holy fuck Farrow, how did you get so lucky. She was a gorgeous contrast to Talisa, slate and steel to the former's soft mousy browns. A bit larger, far more brawny, but it did not detract from her strikingly pleasant appearance. If every girl in the Brook looked like them, Farrow would be in deep trouble. “I've upgraded from birthday material?” he purred in return, mirroring her smirk, “it's my lucky day.”

Morrigan, Tali said, revealing the other lioness' name, this is Farrow. Farrow, this is my wife, Morrigan. “It's a pleasure to meet you, Morrigan.” His smirk faltered slightly, if only to pave way for a more genuine expression. He was still bewildered about his sudden change in living status, but Farrow had been dealt more chaotic hands in the past, and he couldn't help but try and approach this as a new challenge. It just so happened that instead of hunting down ravenous bears and infamous warlords, he had now two gorgeous lionesses in his sights, and a glimpse of a more domestic life.

The dark warrior was immediately pleased that the brute so easily returned her banter and her smirk shifted to an outright grin. The big woman moved away from her perch as @Talisa approached to rub her face along her beautiful wife's neck. "The pleasure is all mine, Farrow," she rumbled in return. Or at least she could hope. She moved away from them then, but only so she could circle @Farrow and take him in fully. He had eyes like fire set in a handsome face, and though he was dirty and bloodied, his markings were striking. Morrigan was reminded of a great eagle. He certainly looked strong, too, and Talisa seemed to have taken quite a liking to him, so really all that was left to do would be to try him out, right? "So, can we keep him then?" she asked coyly, as she rejoined Talisa. Morrigan wasn't sure what the immediate or future plans were, but given how grim things had been lately, she was grateful for the distraction of any kind.

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Talisa knew that neither party would be disappointed with the other. She knew how to pick them and so far, she hadn't been wrong in her choices. Each one of them was a contrast to the others but somehow, she could still see the similarities in the interests that she took. Both were strong individuals, large in size with darker markings and she intended to enjoy the view of them both. Seeing the two of them next to each other only further excited her, having @Morrigan come to her side rub her face on her neck was all the more delightful. Leaning into the touch tenderly, as she followed her wife's frame as she moved to circle @Farrow.

Each of them were smart and quick-witted, it seemed, balancing each other out with their cheeky and sassy remarks. Not until her wife mentioned keeping him did Talisa laugh softly. Eager as ever for the two of them to make the most of his time here in Vermeda but she knew not to be too hasty. If he and the kids get along, and Farrow would like to -- absolutely. While she and her wife were tasteful lionesses, Talisa was not going to force him into anything or make him feel pressured to stay. Morrigan's opinion mattered quite a bit but she needed to make sure that her kids would tolerate him at least.

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@Morrigan moved closer, and quickly brushed her head along the crook of Talisa's neck. Farrow was able to steal more looks at her from here, noting each defined muscle, every little scratch and scar leftover from years of training and hunting and battling and whatever else. Suddenly, he found himself wanting to implore her for her story, revel in her adventures as he'd so often done his own. She seemed pleasantly different from @Talisa in that way. So, can we keep him then? the dark-pelted woman implored as she approached and circled him, undressing him with those daring mismatched eyes. Farrow blinked once, before his smirk returned once more. They all seemed to share in one thing, at least: eagerness.

If he and the kids get along, and Farrow would like to -- absolutely. Farrow had impressed the wife, and now he had to impress the kids. Never had he gone to such lengths for a woman (or, women) in his life, but he did not balk away at the idea of it. “I'd find no better life than being held captive by such two beautiful lionesses,” he crooned, his tone purposefully jesting yet still honest. “You don't smell entirely of the Brook, Morrigan,” he then remarked, rather boldly, but Farrow had never been one to beat around the bush. Talisa seemed to have a talent for collecting things she picked up from outside of Vermeda. There was no malice in his question, but instead sincere curiosity, wondering where it is she came from and where her history and loyalties lie. He wanted to get to know her like he'd gotten to know Tali's own beliefs and ideals.

Though her tone and demeanor was teasing, her thoughts were serious. The idea of @Talisa having a more permanent protector and companion could only serve to ease the only dark spot in her life. She still felt guilt about remaining in the Hollow some days, but the Valkyrie also wished to be practical about things. So long as she lived there, there would be a concrete bond between the two prides. Besides, Morrigan had been wondering herself if she should ever join the Brook at all, or if there might be a better solution to bridging the gap... like eventually taking a kingdom for themselves, especially since the opportunity presented itself fairly regularly.

Talisa agreed they could keep him so long as the children approved, but Morrigan could think of nothing bad they would see in the big, fluffy man. They knew nothing but love and affection and @Farrow would likely only contribute further to that. "The only capivity here is Talisa's potent charms," she began, answering both his statement and his question at once, "She allows me freedom to keep a paw in Obsidian Hollow with my comrades as well as stay her when I can." She kept her other thoughts to herself about the future, as she wasn't set in stone on them yet anyway, and there was no point putting undue pressure on herself.

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There had never been a time in her life where she thought that this would be her life. Talisa might have dreamed about having a big family on top of her already big family but to feel love in every aspect of her life was a dream come true. She truly felt like she was living in some fantasy world where everything came up TALISA, y'know? To have an exotic, beautiful and strong wife that doted on her, was devoted to her and spent quite a lot of her free time making sure that Talisa was well cared for was a miracle in itself. But now to have another - a strong, handsome and interested male see not only her as wonderful but @Morrigan as well? She was clearly in heaven. Especially because @Farrow had already admitted to liking children (extra points when they technically weren't his in any way).

At her wife's most blatant statement she could feel herself blush as her mouth opened in wide-eyed shock and embarrassment. Her eyes watering a little bit as she felt praised and flirted with altogether. and your devilishly good looks, my dear. Talisa finally recanted, finding that the knockback from her wife's comment had sent her tumbling mentally. Offering up a quick nose bump to the dark warrior before her gaze settled to her newest addition. Morrigan's pride has been an ally with us even before she came into my life. It's good, to know that that can continue and I know that she will be here if I should ever need her. Should Talisa ever call for her or send someone to get her, she knew that her wife would drop what she could and return to her.

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