Warren sensed Kais anxiety. He reached through the growing bond they shared and tried to soothe her.<br/>~It will be fine love. From the scents, Id say that there are only a handful of families here. Most of them are old friends. But there are a few I do not recognize. I am sure they will be happy to meet you either way.~ He kissed her head as she practically clung to him.<br/><br/>Alex walked them into a large dining room. Warren had been right. All told there were maybe thirty people in the room. They were gathered at a large table and seemed to be separated by families. Most had older children, but a few had younger children. They all looked up as they strode towards the table following Alex and Karren. Brandt had already gotten here and had a large bowl of steaming stem near the head of the table.