“What is she doing here Radagast? This is a family dinner!” “She is the family mother!” “Nice to see you again darling Isobel. I take it your parents have agreed to the union?” Michael speaks to Isobel ignoring both his wife and son and their squabbles. “Yes, they are very happy Sir.” “Father please, we are family now.” He says looking over at his wife. “Is the date set for the mating ceremony?” he asks “Yes, it has been set.” “Your mother must be very excited.” “No more than she would be under any other circumstances. Our pack is very accepting of others.” “That is very good to hear. The hand-fasting ceremony will be planned for the festival next year, in the meantime, I am sure Radagast will provide you with all the necessary to arrange our traditional functions that lead up to