Lia gathered all the available leaders to greet Lance as quickly as she could, also because they had to meet him before the celebration officially began.
Lance sat at the head of a large refined stone table, his golden eyes scanning the faces of those gathered before him, some of them he could recognize, other he couldn't. The other leaders of the city and various races who were sat, ogres, orcs, beastkin, and goblins, all sat with expressions ranging from excitement to curiosity. His return had come as a surprise to many, and even then, some still seemed to be processing it.
Kaeli stood at his side, arms crossed, while Aelyndra remained a step behind him, silent but attentive. Despite her human form, her regal presence made it clear that she was no ordinary person, and her height alone was not only attractive, but a silent show of power.
