To the winner went the spoils. That included the kites that survived. By tradition, the fallen kites went to whomever touched them first when they fell. A master of the craft could tangle their string around that of a falling kite and reel it in, claiming both kites, but Hadama's had fallen in the water and since it was one of the cheap paper ones rather than the expensive silk constructions it was certainly beyond saving at this point.
"Soleil is an impressive young woman," Hadama agreed, pleasantly surprised that Noe knew of the wolf-girl as well. "I will give you both a tour of the Underwater city, if you wish." It could be more fun in a group, though being unable to communicate would pose an issue. An improvement he would like to take up with Safrin, though with the goddess's absence he found himself sobering. When Noe regained her respectful tone he inclined his head in equal courtesy, though her offer brought the warmth back to his eyes.
"Hmm. No," he decided after a moment's consideration, emerald eyes twinkling. "It is a king's right to give gifts to Torchline's friends. They do not need repayment."
"Soleil is an impressive young woman," Hadama agreed, pleasantly surprised that Noe knew of the wolf-girl as well. "I will give you both a tour of the Underwater city, if you wish." It could be more fun in a group, though being unable to communicate would pose an issue. An improvement he would like to take up with Safrin, though with the goddess's absence he found himself sobering. When Noe regained her respectful tone he inclined his head in equal courtesy, though her offer brought the warmth back to his eyes.
"Hmm. No," he decided after a moment's consideration, emerald eyes twinkling. "It is a king's right to give gifts to Torchline's friends. They do not need repayment."
