It never occurred to him to doubt Safrin's words; if she deemed him fit, then Hadama knew that he was. There would be much to learn about the art of leading, but with the goddess's guidance he felt a swell of confidence that pushed aside the uncertainty of whether he was ready or not.
Ready or not, he would do his duty to the goddess and his people.
He bowed deeply to Safrin as he accepted the trident and ran his fingers lightly over the coral and starsteel of the shaft, admiring the starlight that burned clear and bright from the tines. Thank you, Safrin. I will use your gift to protect the sea for you, he promised solemnly. And we will wait for your return.
Hopefully it would be soon.
~Fin~
Ready or not, he would do his duty to the goddess and his people.
He bowed deeply to Safrin as he accepted the trident and ran his fingers lightly over the coral and starsteel of the shaft, admiring the starlight that burned clear and bright from the tines. Thank you, Safrin. I will use your gift to protect the sea for you, he promised solemnly. And we will wait for your return.
Hopefully it would be soon.
~Fin~
