// won't you breathe with me? //
Shaking herself slightly, Liam earned another smile for the lack of judgement passed on her admission. "I don't feel pushed at all," she assured him. "On the contrary - it's been a while since I've felt this included in.. anything." If she was reticent about herself it was only because she didn't think her struggles interesting enough to mention. Having hashed them over by herself until boredom, it kept surprising her how willing he - or anyone, really - was to listen.
"I do want to help. Both the region, and you - and all the better if the two end up being the same thing. Maybe.... it's possible to learn diplomacy? It's not something I've considered since the incident, but if you think you can work with someone like me... I'll do my best and study hard." Statecraft, diplomacy, tactics and strategy; all new skillsets that would be necessary if they got so far as to take up the guardianship of the region. Until then, they would both benefit from a trial run, from shouldering smaller endeavors and sample the weight and power that came with responsibility.
A small hand crept across the tabletop, open and offering a bargain; to try, and see what happened. To keep up with the change, this new leaf, and keep walking away from solitude, now that they had found a good companion to share that road with.
"I do want to help. Both the region, and you - and all the better if the two end up being the same thing. Maybe.... it's possible to learn diplomacy? It's not something I've considered since the incident, but if you think you can work with someone like me... I'll do my best and study hard." Statecraft, diplomacy, tactics and strategy; all new skillsets that would be necessary if they got so far as to take up the guardianship of the region. Until then, they would both benefit from a trial run, from shouldering smaller endeavors and sample the weight and power that came with responsibility.
A small hand crept across the tabletop, open and offering a bargain; to try, and see what happened. To keep up with the change, this new leaf, and keep walking away from solitude, now that they had found a good companion to share that road with.
Maea
// won't you take me to your heart? //
