[ She would not expect him to return the love she feels for him at the level she does. Alkaid has often realized that her emotions for things seem to run deeper than most others have -- well, her and her sister. Their desire to care for those they do not know; to aid them with an dutiful amount of respect and love baffles all around them. Why would this instance be any different? She would not expect him to put any love for her above that of his countrymen and city.
A nod is given as she makes amends to her ideas and adds notes to the side of his. A proper draft will be constructed once their ideas have been put to paper. The hope is that it will help him sort out the best course of action if he can see the ideas, rather than have them churn amongst the other negative ones swirling in his mind. ]
I would send who you might of the Temple Knights to make sure that passage way is secure enough. Just in case. [ Her head tilts up to look at him. ] Y'shtola would be the far better aid in this regard. I know of healing and protection wards... not much else. The greater study of the arcane falls to her and my sister.
[ Even so, K'thirsu is hardly an Archon. Neither of them studied in the schools of Old Sharlayan. Any queries of such would far be better suited for those of the Scions who are. If anything? She and her sister are used for their sense of the Echo and the Blessing of Light. Understand the situation and then stop it with any force necessary.
A weapon, almost. ]
You have been more than generous and good hosts.
[ Her head shakes at the notion they have not been.
She brushes her thumbs along his cheekbones in an effort to comfort as his mask crumbles. She sees a man who desperately tries to keep his homeland and kin safe at the cost of himself. One who is in need of reprieve if only for a few hours. There is no sense that she might be disappointed in him or appalled that she sees the man underneath his mantle. ]
I can assure you that you have not. There are those that oppose the direction you lead the people in, yes. Yet, look at how many children can now walk the streets of Ishgard with little fear they might not come home. Even now their courage is stronger and hope is in their eyes. They are ready for the final verse of Nidhogg's song... and you must be as well.
[ Alkaid leans forward just a touch to press her lips to his forehead ever so gently. ]
It is not you or dragonkind that do not wish for peace, my dearest. It is Nidhogg and Nidhogg alone. Do not let that cloud your vision. [ A smile is given to him as she presses her forehead to his. ] What else troubles you?
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A nod is given as she makes amends to her ideas and adds notes to the side of his. A proper draft will be constructed once their ideas have been put to paper. The hope is that it will help him sort out the best course of action if he can see the ideas, rather than have them churn amongst the other negative ones swirling in his mind. ]
I would send who you might of the Temple Knights to make sure that passage way is secure enough. Just in case. [ Her head tilts up to look at him. ] Y'shtola would be the far better aid in this regard. I know of healing and protection wards... not much else. The greater study of the arcane falls to her and my sister.
[ Even so, K'thirsu is hardly an Archon. Neither of them studied in the schools of Old Sharlayan. Any queries of such would far be better suited for those of the Scions who are. If anything? She and her sister are used for their sense of the Echo and the Blessing of Light. Understand the situation and then stop it with any force necessary.
A weapon, almost. ]
You have been more than generous and good hosts.
[ Her head shakes at the notion they have not been.
She brushes her thumbs along his cheekbones in an effort to comfort as his mask crumbles. She sees a man who desperately tries to keep his homeland and kin safe at the cost of himself. One who is in need of reprieve if only for a few hours. There is no sense that she might be disappointed in him or appalled that she sees the man underneath his mantle. ]
I can assure you that you have not. There are those that oppose the direction you lead the people in, yes. Yet, look at how many children can now walk the streets of Ishgard with little fear they might not come home. Even now their courage is stronger and hope is in their eyes. They are ready for the final verse of Nidhogg's song... and you must be as well.
[ Alkaid leans forward just a touch to press her lips to his forehead ever so gently. ]
It is not you or dragonkind that do not wish for peace, my dearest. It is Nidhogg and Nidhogg alone. Do not let that cloud your vision. [ A smile is given to him as she presses her forehead to his. ] What else troubles you?