He had a great many reasons for weariness, but watching the life and excitement awaken in Maea's expression as they spoke helped to ease it. As the pale Ancient brightened from the ghost who had drifted out of the shadows in the Cathedral back into a vibrant woman finding hope in her future again, the Mer King breathed more easily and he was able to set aside some of the weight he had been carrying.
"It is not just being an Ancient." He considered the remaining slices of meat with due gravirty before selecting one to dip in the broth that was swiftly becoming soup. "When I was still fully Mer I once came close to drowning a friend on accident while we were sparring. A demigod nearly killed several people on accident when he used his power carelessly." On more than one occasion, in fact. "And I have told you about the tournament. Magic. Bloodlust. Both are dangerous in the wrong circumstances." He lifted his slice of medium rare meat from the boiling water but paused to contemplate it before raising it to his lips, and inclined his head in a warm nod of agreement. "I would be honored to help." He finally allowed himself his bite, taking the time to enjoy it before he spoke again.
"Hmm. When does the bloodlust occur?" He had not interacted with many Ancients since Maea's death and disappearance. He knew little of their species beyond what he had learned from her in the past, but for the sake of helping his friend it was time to learn more.
"It is not just being an Ancient." He considered the remaining slices of meat with due gravirty before selecting one to dip in the broth that was swiftly becoming soup. "When I was still fully Mer I once came close to drowning a friend on accident while we were sparring. A demigod nearly killed several people on accident when he used his power carelessly." On more than one occasion, in fact. "And I have told you about the tournament. Magic. Bloodlust. Both are dangerous in the wrong circumstances." He lifted his slice of medium rare meat from the boiling water but paused to contemplate it before raising it to his lips, and inclined his head in a warm nod of agreement. "I would be honored to help." He finally allowed himself his bite, taking the time to enjoy it before he spoke again.
"Hmm. When does the bloodlust occur?" He had not interacted with many Ancients since Maea's death and disappearance. He knew little of their species beyond what he had learned from her in the past, but for the sake of helping his friend it was time to learn more.
