Irina laughed as Kára loudly declared she wanted to be a Dane, and Beartooth humored her. He really was good as a father. Perhaps you can grow up to be a creature as talented as your father, Kára. Irina listened as Beartooth spoke in the aftermath of Marigold's outburst. She smiled in appreciation. I've not yet met Skadi. Your daughter, isn't she? 

"I started a war against Hawthorne, should they notice the sister of the crown is missing along with their prisoner they sealed in a cave to starve and rot. They have my brothers, and they've committed crimes under my law. I was hoping the presence of you and our children could mean something - an alliance. Your pack and mine, should war break out around Starfall we'd have each other's backs." Irina listened attentively as Beartooth explained the recent goings-on of Tarben. 

Well, she replied, the way I see it, we were already allied the moment these crazy little beings were conceived. And Nightingale is small; for warriors we merely have a very ferocious delta and a learning yet capable sigma. But I would be happy to lend support. We have a kappa; he can travel back and forth between the two packs to keep watch if need be. Belladonna, my delta, can perhaps teach your abilitied wolves a thing or two? She can control voids and darkness. A kitsune. And if it comes down to it, I would be honored to fight alongside you myself. I can offer my pack grounds as a regrouping ground if your warriors at any point need a place to hide, regroup, or recuperate. The woman I have on as theta, Rachel, is a competent wolf with healing. Irina pulled Marigold in tight to her. The little girl was trying to jab Kruam and Kára with ice. Rambalfi, meanwhile, seemed to be the source of the mist. Irina gave him a little pat and turned back to Beartooth, a smile tugging at her mouth.