504 The Melding of Minds - Part 2

LERRIN

The murmur that came in response shook him to his bones, coming as it did from both the voices of those standing around, and the minds within. 

WE DO.

Lerrin sucked in a breath and was suddenly grateful for his bonds that held his hands close so none of them would see them shaking. Those to either side of him had taken his elbows and he was grateful, certain, suddenly, that if they'd held his hands, his heart might have broken for the sheer beauty of the moment.

'Follow me in the vow: I vow to be of one mind, to bring my strength and intelligence to bear for the good of my pack, my family, my tribe, and all of Anima. I vow to be of one heart, to see the failure of any Anima—wolf, equine, pride, serpent—as my own. To weep with those who weep, to rejoice with those who rejoice.