Isla had taken her time with wrapping up her furs and saying goodbye to the lions in Vermeda, making sure that she had her affairs in order before setting out to join her mothers and siblings in the Summit. She had found a way to slip the furs onto her back to carry them without the fear of them slipping off in the long journey, and as she climbed the mountain and the weather chilled even more than down on level ground they also provided some warmth that her thick coat could not fully provide. Dual colored eyes would stay alert, watching her surroundings as she made her way higher and higher, every now and then either glancing behind her or glancing to look out at the rest of Amaryllis at various heights.

As she neared the pride borders would the white wolf release several loud chuffs, telling her mothers that she had finally arrived. She wouldn't push past the boundaries that separated neutral land from pride land, though, in the event that another met her before her family did. So, instead, would she stand before the imaginary boundary, waiting ever so patiently.

@Morrigan @Talisa any others can join but there will be no posting order! also no pressure on having both of you join the thread if you are too busy!
**her pride status to rogue is also pending via pride requests

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@Isla ♔'s chuffs echoed powerfully through the rugged ridges of the Summit. Penrose, young guardian of the mountain, pricked dark ears forward at the call. He slunk through the snow as well as he could on snow-high cub legs, eventually coming to the spot from where the noise had originated. He spotted the multi-toned grey pelt of a stranger, and quickly lowered himself down into the snow in an attempt to keep himself from her view. Penrose expected his parents would attend to the call, and he wanted to watch — he wondered what the traveler was doing here in the far, icy reaches of his home.

A sharp cold pricked at his belly as he nestled down lower into the snow. Eyes focused deeply on the lioness' familiar chest chevrons, wondering why they had so much resemblance to Mummy's. Penrose lay in wait as snowflakes caught his whiskers.

Even though she was ecstatic to have even more family join them, she had been in no rush to push @Isla ♔ or Yennefer out of Vermeda. It was on their time that they made their necessary goodbye's and finished out their lives there so when the former's voice called through to the air for her mothers, Talisa sprang to action. Trailing away from her self-given task of marking the safer paths on the summit to go and greet the young lioness. Oblivious to the young @Penrose despite his very obvious black fur against the backdrop of solid white, she strode towards the caller with every intent. Knowing with almost no doubt that she was officially here to come to the Summit. Likely having sorted out of her belongings and saying her chosen goodbyes, leaving Talisa to call back once she was quite close and giving the girl a gentle nudge to her cheek if allowed. Isla, I am happy to see you've returned. Since she visited, of course. Safe to say everything is squared away in the Brook and you're looking for permanent residence here on the Summit? Even if Isla's litter was not in any way bound to her, Talisa considered each one of them as though they were her own brood. Not a single moment would she have treated them any differently and would give them the same love, affection, kindness and guidance that she would give anyone.

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Isla was too consumed on waiting to see either one or both of her mother's coming from the path that were before her to realize that a young lion (more specifically a half brother) had found his way to her call. Despite his stark darkness against the white snow, she had overlooked it completely, especially once she saw @Talisa coming from the path now. Dual colored eyes would brighten with excitement as she watched her one mother close the distance between the two, giving her a nuzzle as a purr began to vibrate her body.

"Cassandra released me and I have said my goodbyes and have what I wanted to bring before making my way to my new home." Her maw would motion toward her back where her furs were located before giving a soft huff. "How have things been here?" The quirk of a brow would be given with her question; she wanted to make sure that things were staying as calm and quiet as they possibly could, especially with how chaotic things have been lately between prides and Amaryllis in general.

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Little Penrose was pleased to find that he had remained hidden, feeling like the world's most refined sleuth from where he lay in the cold. He watched as @Talisa approached the grey stranger, tilting his snow-dusted head as his mother embraced the other lioness affectionately. The young spy wondered again why the traveler was on the Summit's doorstep — was she a friend of Mama's?

Intrigue overcame him, and Penrose abandoned his hiding spot to hop through the thick snow to stand under his Mama's legs — a quiet yet burningly curious observer, large coal eyes looking up at the newcomer @Isla ♔.

(feel free to skip pen <3)

Thankfully her nuzzle was reciprocated and she was able to lean back once the action was finished to admire the young woman that had grown. Vermeda had always done well to bring safety and strength to the children that she and Morrigan had raised and the Summit was as good a place as any to make sure that they were even stronger. That is good. Anything you were unable to bring I am sure we can replace, not everything of course but Talisa would do her best to replicate whatever @Isla ♔ might not have been able to carry. Quiet.. aside from that dream that many of us had. She supposed the white greyflood-tollaire might have had the dream, too, but Talisa did not wish to assume that everyone had. We have been lucky aside from that but with a long stretch of silence can only come surprises. So they were going to have to be ready for anything and everything. A need to protect and defend the pride from whatever or whoever came for it. Popping up as per usual, @Penrose appeared beneath her and she picked up a leg to poke gently at the boy. Don't suppose you've met young Penrose yet? A loyal guardian of the summit, she was beginning to see. A curiosity burning in his heart for more, more, more.

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The mentions of a dream seemed to trigger the memory in Isla's mind. For several days now she was trying to remember just what she had dreamt about and what it all meant, and up until now she thought it was just a silly little dream - or nightmare. But when @Talisa brought it up would she fill her hair stand on end, brows knitting together. "So you had it, too?" The question was asked in a soft voice, trying to hide the uneasiness the realization brought to her.

The arrival of @Penrose bounding under Talisa and gazing up at her would break her out of her thoughts, a warm smile now being given to him as she crouched down to become a little less of a hulking figure before him. "Hi there," she'd begin with a purr, tail flicking to the side, "I'm your big sister Isla." She'd stay crouch for a few moments longer before slowly rising back up to her regular height, eyes shifting between the young boy and her mom. "Let's us hope it stays quiet," she would finally say; Isla knew that nothing could stay easy and comfortable for too long, and another challenging Morrigan for her crown was inevitable, but it didn't hurt to have hope that perhaps that day wouldn't come anytime soon. With a soft sigh would she glance behind the older lioness, curious to see what the interior of the Summit looked like.

"Do you need me to do anything here in particular? I'm a good hunter and an even better stalker." Despite her size she was light on her paws, making good usage of creeping up and staying silent in the shadows. Isla also wasn't sure where she landed within ranks, either, but not wanting to bring up the topic just yet would she glance back over at Talisa with a smile.

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Standing like a shadow beneath @Talisa, Penrose angled his ears forwards to listen to the conversation between the reunited lionesses. Words flew by, but mention of the dream captured his attention. Head snapped upwards, toothy mouth opening to interject with a me too, Mama! before apprehension got the better of the boy. His mind blurred for a moment, reminded of the mist that had enveloped his body and the voices that had assailed his mind. The fear that he had felt that night had left a lasting mark.

He heard his name from Mama Talisa's mouth, and it was enough to bring the little Prince back to the present. The newcomer @Isla ♔ crouched down to his height, and his dark eyes widened as they took in all the details of her face now that he could see clearly. Her sunset eyes and the mask that divided her face in two reminded him of Morrigan. Hello, he purled, tongue having grown out of its baby babble in recent months, You look like our Mummy, Just like when he'd met Khal and Cassandra, Penrose felt a warmth in his heart for his newfound sibling.

Unfortunately. Her lips pursed, unease settling into her mind and through her veins. Like a chill running rampant through her body as it fought off the ill thoughts of whoever Kivuli was. Talisa wanted no part of him and whatever following he gathered, though she assumed she might not get away with that. They would find her and she would not bend. I agree. A bit of quiet would be nice. The whole of Amaryllis could do with a bit of quiet but she felt she could be selfish enough to say that she wanted it to start with the Summit and the Brook at least. She knew they needed a small reprieve from their madness and sadness. As for things that @Isla ♔ could do, it took her a few moments to think on the information. @Penrose, of course, happy to interject and hold conversation while she did so. Once there was a silence Talisa nodded her head, coming to a conclusion. Attend the hunts, lead them if you're comfortable in doing so. Keep an eye out but with your skills, perhaps an ear. They could use any information possible from the outside. Information that could come from a pride challenge or even the passage. Seeing as you are, ultimately, my daughter and Morrigan's. You'll be placed as Royalty giving you permissions to go to the Passage and recruit. That will be your best bet to hear things about other prides. Obviously recruitment was the main reason folks went there but a lot of information was divulged in those situations and though she wouldn't go herself, Isla's talents would be good there. Mummy will be happy to have you so find her when you can. Because after all, Talisa and Morrigan ultimately wanted to have all the family together because when you're together you're far stronger.

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She could not help the purr that began within her at @Penrose's comment about her looking like their mummy; it brought her pride that she showed resemblance of the strong woman that had her. As @Talisa finally came to a conclusions would the white wolf's ears twist forward, giving her a hardy nod at what she said first. Isla would be more than happy to take the helm on hunts, as well as using her other skills to gain information that may be important and useful for not just her family but for the pride, as well. Only when the mentions of being placed within the rankings of a royal member in the pride would she feel her heart flutter.

"I won't let either of you down," she would reply in a rather gushing tone. She did not expect this, even if she knew both her mothers were the reigning rulers here. In her mind, ranks weren't just simply given out without proving yourself first, and Isla made a mental promise to herself to prove she was worthy in being a Princess. "I'm happy to be with her again, and you." She would step forward to attempt to press her nose gently to Talisa's own in affection and gratitude, her eyes closing briefly with the movement. Pulling away would she let out a delighted sigh, tail swishing behind me. "Shall you show me around my new home?" A leonine brow would rise as she directed the question toward her little brother, ready to start this new chapter in her life.

exit Isla w/ Penrose and Talisa.

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