Exton

Watching Star, Tori sends to her adult Kith and Kin. Tannr is worried for his brother's wife. I don't blame him. I fear for all the wee ones. Feel the wards? There is a marked rise in the energy of them tonight. Whatever oaths are sworn within these walls tonight will be more binding than spoken under a Shaman's care.

She gets a nod from Silk, who rises from among the Riders and glides to the family grouping. Ob's cousin slides back her cloak's hood, earning a welcoming smile from the sister-in-laws. She kneels near the little ones and whispers to each, getting wet kisses and solemn eyes. Chloe pats her mama's hand and settles back watching carefully. Absinthe puffs herself up and watches the crowd, demeanor alert for anything. Tomas touches Tori's mind, giving a brave growl. Tara looks at her brother and touches him, then looks back at her father. The growl brings a smile to his aunt's lips. At Tannr's questioning look, she motions to her nephew.

"Tomas is already more Gargoyle than anyone would have guessed. He has stone just below his human seeming. A warrior already, like a full blood. Look at Tara... her face is peaceful. Her Grandmother is helping her handle all the energies."

"Her grandmother?"

Tori nods slightly. "Stoney said she is sitting with the family. Her hand is on Alise's shoulder and she hovers behind the children. Oh... you don't see spirits, do you?"

He frowns."Not easily."

Tori nods, relaxing back into the vigilance of the wards. "I don't see them easily either, but Stoney and Ob can and let us see them through their eyes. There is also a young woman behind Ron." She indicates a redheaded young man sitting with three others. "We call them the Foursome. It is rare to see one without the others. Shifters, but all different."

She blinks, glancing around. Only Ron and Marcus now sit at the table. Ty and Conner, the tiger and cougar, have drifted to the back hallway, effectively blocking that exit. Jeb leans against the wall next to the main entrance, another large shifter easing his weight on the other. Monty and Ike stand near the kitchen doors, and a familiar bobcat has positioned herself beside the bathrooms. No one will leave until this revelation has been concluded.

There is movement in the shadows near the bar, Ramji and Lalia step from them, finding a spot next to Tori and Tannr. Trooper and three Hounds are at their sides. He helps Laila onto a stool and leans close.

"Trooper met us in the back. This is about the unease in the town?"

Tori nods and takes Tannr's hand in hers. She squeezes his fingers gently.

"Forgive me if I need to change."

All eyes move to the tall elegantly clad figure as it glides through the crowd from the far dark tables.