The days had passed since the scare with Gale and the baby, Gale taking it a bit easier than she had before. She didn't want to experience it again, but moreover, she didn't want to put Broin through another fright as she had. Aatrox had returned during the afternoon, informing them that he had spotted the Gryphons and, upon having a brief chat with them, was told they would be arriving in a few days to discuss the terms of the alliance. When Aatrox spoke, it was clear that this annoyed him. He was tired of waiting around for them to decide what they were going to do, and he could see it in his friends as well. This new development meant one of two things. One is that they were going to refuse. The other that they were going to accept but, they would be likely to make various requests. G

