Talisa was not quite patient when it came to wanting to share everything with her beloved wife. There was nothing that she was going to hide and seeing as how @Farrow had professed his interest in being more than just a suitor, Talisa was more than happy to share this newfound title with the original. So Talisa carried herself all the way to Obsidian Hollow and hoped that she wasn't going to be stepping on anyone's toes by doing so. This was the first trek she had made out here all on her own (with Farrow, of course, if he followed) and as much as she loved her dear @Morrigan, it became very clear that she was made for Vermeda Brook. Even just from outside the borders she could tell that the hollow caves were just not suited for her plush lifestyle in the homey and peaceful escape of the North.

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He had asked @Morrigan to show him around the Hollows when they had first met, but he'd been so distracted between exploring Amaryllis and entertaining @Talisa with the epic tales of his past adventures that he'd not quite followed up on his request. Now, as Tali dragged him to the borders, he figured it was better to fall into the Hollows spontaneously rather than attempt to plan it out between all of their exceedingly busy lives. He came alongside Talisa as they reached the border, having made sure to brought a good-sized chunk of meat from the elephant they'd hunted just days ago, hoping it would appease the other part of their shared relationship and make the news that much easier to swallow. He had, after all, every intention of impressing Morrigan; he liked her well enough, but knew he'd need to spend more time with her to win her favor as well.

While Morrigan could only be too happy that Talisa had secured the affections of a handsome man, she couldn't help her concern that there was so little in common between herself and Talisa that Farrow wouldn't really ever be able to love her the same way. She supposed there was nothing wrong with that, as she couldn't yet tell if she would feel the same for him, but Morrigan could only hope that they could at the very least be very good friends. Her darker, selfish part only had shallow thoughts otherwise, like how very very attractive Farrow was, and what a shame it would be if they never got that chance to roll in the hay themselves. Then again... wouldn't it be fun if it were both at the same time?

She was patrolling the border now with these thoughts whenTalisa's call pulled her steps sharply in her wife's direction, always happy to oblige the mother of her children in whatever she might need but concerned about why she should be here instead of the Brook. The cubs were old enough now to not need constant supervision at least, and with the addition of Nymeria's cubs, it was now possible for both Morrigan and Talisa to be away from the kids at the same time. Still, it was hard to stay away for long and she was just thinking of some excuse to head back toward the Brook after checking in with Nadia when she was startled to hear Talisa's voice here in the Hollow. She didn't often come so far South and Morrigan knew her second home must seem harsh and barren compared to the Brook.

The Hollow was a Fortress to the Brook's summer palace, both necessary for different reasons. There were few other places Morrigan could think of that were more defensible. When Morrigan found Talisa she had company, and the dark warrior's face lit up at the sight of not just her lovely wife but their new male companion, here in the Hollow to see her presumably. They were near the entrance and it made Morrigan's skin tingle to think of taking them both back to her den. She paused as she reached them, returning the obviously happy look on their faces, "This is a pleasant surprise," she greeted them, a kiss for @Talisa and an affectionate headbutt for @Farrow.

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To be fair, the Heiress didn't know how any of this was going to go. The best she could begin to say was that she was flying by the seat of her fur and (so far) enjoying every second of it. Despite being her wife, @Morrigan was her best friend right on next to Nymeria. The two sisters had always shared a very close bond together but her dark horse of a warrior woman was something that Talisa continued to be in awe of. @Farrow was a handsome addition to their little corner of the world but she wanted to share it with her best friend. In any way that mattered so of course she wanted to bring him right to her doorstep.

Eagerly waiting alongside her new mate and hoping that that was still something that Morrigan was alright with. It would be, right? Morrigan had seemingly been completely alright with it a few weeks ago and Talisa could only make the healthy assumption that nothing had changed for her to think otherwise. So when her beloved beau came strolling towards them and offered her a a gentle kiss and then proceeded to headbutt Farrow, she felt certain that this was going to be good. We wanted to come by and share some good news with you, because Talisa was pretty horrible at sharing secrets. Especially when they had to deal with matters of the heart. So she anxiously looked to Farrow and wondered if he wanted to be the one to spill the beans. If not, then she was going to jump off the deep end and not come up for air.

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And there she was, beautiful as ever; Farrow had a special spot in his heart for women of war. Powerful and frightening, too often overlooked. Farrow wanted nothing more than to see just how far @Morrigan could push him; compared to @Talisa, who he wanted to be so gentle with, whose delicate girlishness compelled him into a protective softness. Farrow wanted to go toe-to-toe with Morrigan, wanted to see how she could challenge his every advance, bite back where he could be relentless and unyielding. Both different yet pleasant sides of the same coin; and something Farrow reveled in, not feared.

When Morrigan reached forward to headbutt him, Farrow received it in earnest. A soft purr rumbled from his throat as they connected, and he reached forward as well, extended the length of their touch by following her when she pulled away. It was tiny, perhaps unnoticed, but a purposeful nuance nonetheless that he hoped Morrigan would notice. We wanted to come by and share some good news with you, Talisa said, and when she paused, Farrow figured it was his opportunity to pick up where the Heiress had left off.

“We've made it official,” he rumbled, but a small smirk curled onto his lips. He wasn't as nervous as Talisa about Morrigan's react, hoping instead to at least be enticing enough to her to not feel threatened. Farrow had never been tied down; the idea of commitment frightened him, where for others the fear may stem more from a whole other lion coming into a pre-established relationship. Regardless, there was a tenseness that lingered about them, and Morrigan's reaction would likely decide how it turned.

@Talisa accepted her loving touch as usual, if not a bit happier than normal if that were possible, but Morrigan was pleasantly surprised when she felt almost certain @Farrow had leaned a heartbeat longer into her contact. When she pulled back to let them speak, her purple and silver eyes searched his and found a fire there she had not expected. She turned back to Talisa as she began speaking, eager to hear what brought on such glimmering moods for the both of them.

“We wanted to come by and share some good news with you,” she said, though she did not continue with the news herself. Instead, she looked anxiously at Farrow with an expectation of him it seemed. “We've made it official,” he said, and initially Morrigan found herself bracing for an impact of jealousy or possessiveness... but it never came. She found herself lingering on the way Farrow's purr had sounded as he'd greeted her, the fire she saw behind his eyes and how it seemed to invite her to challenge it with her own.

She looked between the both of them for a moment with a pleased expression on her usual iron facade before moving to brush herself between and around the two of them, “Congratulations,” she purred to them both, placing loving, grooming kisses upon both their beautiful necks. Morrigan could be a glutton for the right things, and Farrow joining their lives in whatever capacity was yet one more blessing upon the Valkyrie.

She knew too that Talisa would not have accepted Farrow as her mate unless he had accepted the children as well, and so that worry did not even cross her mind other than being hopeful the children approved. Besides, they already knew their Aunt Nymeria had two husbands, didn't they? All they knew was love and she hoped they would appreciate the father figure Farrow could provide.

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This was all quite brand new to her, even as @Morrigan came into the picture as she had yet to experience what love was like with a male. With someone of @Farrow's experience, truly. More than that was how pleased she was to know that he understood that she wanted him to say the good news. To speak of what they had come across and deliver the great news of their official business. Their pairing, to be exact. Talisa felt certain that her beloved wife would not be surprised nor bothered by the development but she couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

Talisa was more than prepared to make any necessary changes or arrangements that came with having a second mate but as Morrigan congratulated them and showered them with affection, she felt certain. Easing her soul knowing that the three of them could live peacefully with one another because Talisa didn't know limitations in love. All she had ever known was what it felt like to give and give and give. She had so much to offer and she was happy to give it to any that earned it, just as Farrow and Morrigan had in their own ways. I'd say I'm a lucky woman but.. I think that we're all very lucky. After all, looking at the three of them there was nothing she saw missing. Each of them were so different than the other but they came together by sharing their heart with another. Puzzle pieces that found each other and fit together in such a pleasing way. By circumstance alone, they loved one another without question and who could ask for more?

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He wasn't sure what to expect. The intricacies of domiciliary life had never crossed Farrow's mind, and too long had everything he'd ever known been pure and simple: hunt, kill, and collect the reward. Thus, it was unnerving to hang on the edge of @Morrigan's response and hope desperately that she'd accept him. Although things had run smoothly before, he was still a stranger interloper, and now that he had evened the playing field by also becoming @Talisa's mate, it left in the air what it meant for him and her dark-pelted wife. He wouldn't just assume the intriguing line between them would become a triangle—in fact, he was certain they could live harmoniously doting on Talisa alone. But he could not deny himself the fire Morrigan presented, and desperate was he to prove his worth to Morrigan not only for Talisa's sake, but to impress her as well.

He leaned into her touch, thrilled to see she was neither stunned nor taken aback by the news. A weight lifted off his shoulders, relief where once was tension and uncertainty. Farrow had gone so long entertaining the fancies of lionesses and only just that that he was not used to dealing with love and emotions that stretched far beyond a simple romp in the hay after a hard-fought battle, breathless and bating. I'd say I'm a lucky woman but.. I think that we're all very lucky, Talisa purrs, and Farrow nods in response with a small smirk. He'd never felt luckier in his life. {“Were you still up for showing me around?”} he asked as he turned his gaze toward Morrigan, this time his tone a bit more serious than the first time he'd ask, but the clever and suggestive undertones still existed if she looked at his wiggling brows hard enough. He was certain Talisa would tag along, too, but wasn't sure if she'd already seen the Hollows already and wouldn't need a tour. Vermeda was beautiful in its own right; by contrast, the Hollows seemed far more dark and domineering, and the eagerness in Farrow's expression was almost palpable.

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"I'd say I'm a lucky woman but.. I think that we're all very lucky." {"I would even say blessed,"} the dark warrior cooed as she moved to place another kiss upon @Talisa's face this time if she allowed. With @Farrow's physique so close it wasn't hard to think she imagined something more in his voice when he spoke than just an ask for a tour, “Were you still up for showing me around?” She might have dismissed it as her own gluttonous nature if not for her instinct that it was far too obvious to be just a tease. It sent a shiver down her muscular back that was far too obvious as well. {"Of course... Perhaps we could start with my den?"} Blunt maybe, but Morrigan wanted to celebrate with @Talisa and @Farrow in her own way, and maybe soothe any last worries that she was anything but thrilled about this new development...
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Between the two of them, she was going to die of happiness and bliss. They were just the perfect blend of everything and anything that she ever wanted. It was hard to believe that she could want for anything more. At @Morrigan's risque suggestion she glanced at @Farrow with inexplicable excitement that could not be contained. Their first foray together. It might be in a place that was a little crowded, she couldn't be sure but Talisa would do just about anything to be around the two of them. So Talisa greedily nodded her head and took a few steps forward in wait for one mate to show the two visitors to her special place. exit talisa!

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