The quiet king was warmed by Harper's love of their land and the feeling of friendship in the bond. If he could have promised that Torchline would always be the conscientious peacekeeper's home he would have, but given the legacy of turnover in the region's leadership he held no illusions about the length of his own rule, and he would not cheapen his promise by adding caveats. All he could give his friend was acceptance and welcome, and he could do that in the Bond without the need for clumsy words.
Hadama rarely let his barriers down with others, and of those most could not access the Attuned bond. Harper was one of the few, and though their search today was a solemn one the conversation had relaxed the mermanta enough that his friend's admission was met with a mixture of surprise and pleasure through their shared telepathy that melded into gratitude for the sentiments that followed. You would be more than welcome, he assured warmly. You are honest. Fair. Hard-working. The landfolk could not ask for a better leader. And they deserve one who understands their problems. Who can walk among them. Hence the call for a human leader at the upcoming meeting.
But there was no denying that the Tidebreaker would be happiest working with someone he already knew and respected.
The tunnel dipped abruptly, the ceiling lowering and the floor plunging beneath them. The airspace swiftly ran out above, forcing both men to dive for a short distance before it rose again.
Hadama rarely let his barriers down with others, and of those most could not access the Attuned bond. Harper was one of the few, and though their search today was a solemn one the conversation had relaxed the mermanta enough that his friend's admission was met with a mixture of surprise and pleasure through their shared telepathy that melded into gratitude for the sentiments that followed. You would be more than welcome, he assured warmly. You are honest. Fair. Hard-working. The landfolk could not ask for a better leader. And they deserve one who understands their problems. Who can walk among them. Hence the call for a human leader at the upcoming meeting.
But there was no denying that the Tidebreaker would be happiest working with someone he already knew and respected.
The tunnel dipped abruptly, the ceiling lowering and the floor plunging beneath them. The airspace swiftly ran out above, forcing both men to dive for a short distance before it rose again.
