::Aurthur's head lifted up and his eyes opened for just the breath of a moment. He was in hibernation, saving his bodies energy, awaiting the time to be awakened again when his mate returned to him. He knew that his family was being well taken care of in his absence, and he sighed softly, laying his head back down upon his claws. The time for his awakening was coming very soon, but not yet. He was ready to be awakened, but now was not the time.:: "Family.......I will return to you soon........." ::With that, his eyes slid closed, and he was asleep again, deep within a hidden chamber in the lair.::