Harper
Harper grins and waves his fingers around the cup in lieu of waving a hand, banishing her apology. "You'll learn quickly, I'm sure of it." She always had. Adaptable and flexible in more ways than one (in more ways than Harper, as a gentleman, would ever seek to know), Harper would have been proud to see her take the crown even if Safrin hadn't been involved at all. It's ironic then that her own faith and compliment back to him has his cheeks suffusing with color, bashful and proud all at once.
He listens keenly, thumbs tapping out a thoughtful rhythm on the porcelain in his hands. Giving each word the due weight and regard it deserves. "I think I'd really like that," he agrees after thinking it over. "You're right, it's what I enjoy doing, and while the Arbiter position is necessary, I think gaining their trust and getting everyone on the same page is more important." Especially in the lead up to war, and with the new change and overhaul in leaders and council. Even if they have the support of the people, there would inherently be wariness, uncertainty. Harper could maybe help with that. "I'd be happy to make seasonal reports as well, to keep you updated on any major happenings, general feelings, that sort of thing. Would that be helpful?" Maeve had spoken of both him and others climbing a ladder so to speak, so perhaps it would be useful to have a measurable way of proving his effectiveness.
He listens keenly, thumbs tapping out a thoughtful rhythm on the porcelain in his hands. Giving each word the due weight and regard it deserves. "I think I'd really like that," he agrees after thinking it over. "You're right, it's what I enjoy doing, and while the Arbiter position is necessary, I think gaining their trust and getting everyone on the same page is more important." Especially in the lead up to war, and with the new change and overhaul in leaders and council. Even if they have the support of the people, there would inherently be wariness, uncertainty. Harper could maybe help with that. "I'd be happy to make seasonal reports as well, to keep you updated on any major happenings, general feelings, that sort of thing. Would that be helpful?" Maeve had spoken of both him and others climbing a ladder so to speak, so perhaps it would be useful to have a measurable way of proving his effectiveness.
I am water - soft enough to offer life
tough enough to drown it away
tough enough to drown it away
