~Alyce/Faelyn~ I stepped into Mat and Cedric’s rooms, going through my mental checklist as I surveyed the main room, their king sized bed with matching nightstands, and the chest at the foot of the bed. The bed had been made up and ready to go with fresh sheets, comforter and pillows. I checked the chest, where extra sheets, blankets and pillows were stored. I checked their closet, all of Mat’s stuff had been moved from the room he was in previously and put away. Plenty of room for Cedric’s stuff and more of Mat’s. I knew he would be needing to get more essentials, he had packed the bare minimums when we left Red Moon, or he would just steal Cedric’s. Likely both. From there I moved to the sitting area, where the couch and chair had gone. I’d also put a small table between the two on the shared corner side and I’d scavenged a small co

I watched as Alyce’s eyes glazed over as she got a mind link. Rian and I waited patiently until she was done, though he took the opportunity to get right up close to her face, inspecting her eyes. I was quite certain he had never seen eyes as pale and translucent as hers. He was an old soul in a pup’s body.  As she started to come out of it, he plopped back down in her lap and laid his head on her shoulder. I rested my chin on her shoulder lightly, “Mat?” “Yes, they’re about an hour away.” “We should go and get ready then.” I sent a quick mind link out to Kami and Brandon to let them know to meet us in about 45 minutes at the front. “Yeah.” She nodded and looked at Rian. “Alright little man, I’m gonna need you to let me up. It’s time for me to go.”

“Alright, if you all will come with me.” Alyce shot me one last glare before scooping Rian up into her arms and leading the group around to the back of the pack house. We paused there for a moment and Tristan pulled out two blindfolds. “This first surprise is for Jake and Faith, and Alyce has insisted you two wear these before we go any further.” “Really Aly?” Dad gave her a look that said he was not thrilled, but would do it for her if she insisted. “Yes, really. Put them on. Brandon and Kami will guide you so you don’t run into anything.” Dad sighed, but gave in, putting his on while Mom giggled at him and put her own on. Brandon and Kami took their hands, guiding them down the path towards the house we had prepared for them. Alyce and Tristan had taken the lead, C

We all headed over to the food line, Rian walking between Tristan and I. Several pack members cast curious glances our way at the sight of Rian with us. Miss Maggie was working the buffet this evening and Rian waved to her, and she waved back. Miss Maggie was an older lady, looking to be in her mid fifties by Human standards, so perhaps in her late 100s for a werewolf. Her long brown hair had wisps of gray throughout it and was pinned back in a bun while she worked. She was taller, perhaps 5’9” or so, with a slightly curvy frame and well worn wrinkles on her hands, and laugh lines on her face. We made our way through the line, Rian telling us what he wanted on his plate, as he was still a bit short to reach the buffet counters. When everyone had their food we headed to a table. Rian’s eyes were constantly darting around, taking in his surroundings as he kept

We headed into the dining hall just as Rian was coming in the back door with Kami and Brandon right behind him. “Rian, inside feet!” Kami said sternly, Rian instantly slowed from a run to a walk, until he laid eyes on Alyce and then he was tearing across the hall again. “Thank- Rian!” Brandon stifled a laugh as Kami threw her hands in the air in defeat. Alyce crouched to catch the whirlwind child, scooping him up into her arms to hug him before she narrowed her eyes at him, “What did Miss Kami just say?” “Inside feets.” Rian lowered his gaze a little, knowing he should have listened. “Exactly. And why do we use inside feet?” “So we don’t trip and fall, or run into someone on assident.”