He was indeed serious. It was not an offer he made lightly, though it was one he rarely made so soon after meeting someone. He did not know why the Ancient seemed like she belonged in Torchline, fitting comfortably into place here like a hand into a glove, but he trusted his instincts. They were not always right, but for all that he had gained from them over the years it was worth the consequences when they were wrong.
He did not think he was wrong about Thalassa, though.
She also lapsed into silence, clearly thinking his invitation through, and that was enough for him today. That she took it seriously, and that she did not turn it down out of hand. When she did answer he simply inclined his head in acceptance. "The offer will stand. But I will ask again someday."
He had a great deal to consider, and more tasks that needed doing as King, so he bid the Ancient Captain a good day and headed back to town to return to his work.
~Fin~
He did not think he was wrong about Thalassa, though.
She also lapsed into silence, clearly thinking his invitation through, and that was enough for him today. That she took it seriously, and that she did not turn it down out of hand. When she did answer he simply inclined his head in acceptance. "The offer will stand. But I will ask again someday."
He had a great deal to consider, and more tasks that needed doing as King, so he bid the Ancient Captain a good day and headed back to town to return to his work.
~Fin~
