Tal managed to grab one of his shoulders, but Edmund reacted quickly, turning so that the other reaching hand fell short. Reaching out, the Ancient grabbed the man's raised knee and pushed it away, to try and knock him off balance as Tal tried to distance himself. Even if Edmund failed, he pursued the man, aiming a sharp kick at his knee.
As the spar continued, he listened to the courier's argument, giving it the contemplation it deserved. It was logical but the tiger beneath his skin snarled at the idea. The Grounds belonged to Mother. This was her, their territory.
"I can understand your point, and it's reasonable, but I can't say I enjoy the thought of it." Edmund frowned, "But if the other Ancients agree to the idea, I'll accept it." Mother would likely approve of their actions. The Ancients could help or harm to their heart's content in her eyes. If his kin were ok with the construction of an Old God shrine in their home, Edmund would accept it.
As the spar continued, he listened to the courier's argument, giving it the contemplation it deserved. It was logical but the tiger beneath his skin snarled at the idea. The Grounds belonged to Mother. This was her, their territory.
"I can understand your point, and it's reasonable, but I can't say I enjoy the thought of it." Edmund frowned, "But if the other Ancients agree to the idea, I'll accept it." Mother would likely approve of their actions. The Ancients could help or harm to their heart's content in her eyes. If his kin were ok with the construction of an Old God shrine in their home, Edmund would accept it.
Edmund
Come dance in the shadows
