[ Aymeric is not wrong. While the apparent disconnected dragoon may not share it openly? He does find the care from his friend as irreplaceable. He simply rebuffs it at the surface out of habit. It was always best not to be close to others after his family were murdered. ]

Sulking does not become a politician, Aymeric. [ The comment is gentle muttering. No doubt his friend will understand its meaning. ] For your own bloody sake? Take the opportunity when it next rises. Do not enslave yourself to duty as I had revenge. You cannot always wait for an opportunity to present itself. Sometimes one must force their hand to make fate comply.

Hmph, would they listen? I think not. [ Still, there is a gentle look in his eyes that compliments the comment he gave but moments before. Appreciation. Aymeric is a good man, and he is all too glad the darker sides of the world have not swallowed him whole yet. ] Unexpectedly. The wyrm would rather his solitude. I do not think he would so candidly answer any hails that we might give.

[ His eys close in thought. ] I doubt much aether remains in those eyes after summoning such a beast. They will be destroyed this time, and put an end to this long lasting line of misery and hate.

Beyond that, the dragons would have me see. to any still affected by Nidhogg's song. One way or another. So, to the east I travel to seek remnants of our war.

[ A shrug. ] And what of you? Surely the new set of paperwork has not changed you as much as you claim.