Hadama tilted his head in acknowledgment of Ronin's words without offering agreement or disagreement. Like many of Caido's leaders in recent years, Harper wasn't native to Torchline and only time would reveal what shapes his soul might still take. The trials and tribulations of politics, however, seemed to be universal regardless of region or world and the mermanta was rewarded with Ronin's laughter at his hanging question.
Something slid by his tail and Hadama glanced down to note the small fish that was nibbling at some underwater plants. Its own life was certainly less complicated, being in charge of no one but itself, and when he raised his head again to observe Ronin's expression it was with a pulse of understanding in the Bond. "It can be stressful," he noted. "But I would not change my decision to become King." Not the decision he had made before the War to lead the Mer, nor the one he had made when Maeve stepped down and he had assumed responsibility for all of Torchline for a time. His shoulders were broad and he bore the weight willingly.
Ronin's praise was still welcome, however, and Hadama leaned back against the shore with his head held higher because of it. "Thank you. I will do my best." To come to the decision that was right for himself, while staying true to Safrin and Torchline. And to live up to the encouragement of his friends and fellow leaders - past and present - who supported him.
~fin~
Something slid by his tail and Hadama glanced down to note the small fish that was nibbling at some underwater plants. Its own life was certainly less complicated, being in charge of no one but itself, and when he raised his head again to observe Ronin's expression it was with a pulse of understanding in the Bond. "It can be stressful," he noted. "But I would not change my decision to become King." Not the decision he had made before the War to lead the Mer, nor the one he had made when Maeve stepped down and he had assumed responsibility for all of Torchline for a time. His shoulders were broad and he bore the weight willingly.
Ronin's praise was still welcome, however, and Hadama leaned back against the shore with his head held higher because of it. "Thank you. I will do my best." To come to the decision that was right for himself, while staying true to Safrin and Torchline. And to live up to the encouragement of his friends and fellow leaders - past and present - who supported him.
~fin~
