Sohalia would never have described herself as brooding or wallowing, but that was essentially what she'd been doing of late. Oh, sure, she saw to her leadership duties and she went about her business as usual - but always with a sense of depression looming over her head. For someone who was usually so bright and cheerful, the stark contrast of her behavior lately was astonishing.
She listened to his advice with some relief. He seemed to think that she was doing alright, and maybe that was what mattered most - that she appeared to be succeeding. Of course, it was important that she actually accomplish things, but she was a creature who craved external validation. Receiving it, even from someone from outside of her region, was enough to boost her mood incrementally. [say]"I wouldn't mind a co-ruler,"[/say] she agreed. [say]"But I haven't yet come across someone who would be willing. Maybe one day."[/say]
She listened to his advice with some relief. He seemed to think that she was doing alright, and maybe that was what mattered most - that she appeared to be succeeding. Of course, it was important that she actually accomplish things, but she was a creature who craved external validation. Receiving it, even from someone from outside of her region, was enough to boost her mood incrementally. [say]"I wouldn't mind a co-ruler,"[/say] she agreed. [say]"But I haven't yet come across someone who would be willing. Maybe one day."[/say]
