Jude
come on, come dance with me
Jude keeps nearby Melita if only because she's one of the few he knows who isn't currently bidding for the leadership position. All of his friends either live in other regions or aren't currently present, and normally he would stand at his father's side. Given how everyone is currently looking at the man though, Jude would rather die than do that right now even if it wouldn't be seen as strange.
He's admittedly biased given his father is running, so he keeps rather mum (though he does crack a grin at Melita's staunch refusal) and merely watches the proceedings in his quiet way. However it turns out, he and his father had talked about what the outcomes would entail for the both of them, and Jude would congratulate both runners no matter what. He has no personal deep love for any of the lands, but he was born in Torchline, and believes it should be looked after by someone who does have that attachment.
He's admittedly biased given his father is running, so he keeps rather mum (though he does crack a grin at Melita's staunch refusal) and merely watches the proceedings in his quiet way. However it turns out, he and his father had talked about what the outcomes would entail for the both of them, and Jude would congratulate both runners no matter what. He has no personal deep love for any of the lands, but he was born in Torchline, and believes it should be looked after by someone who does have that attachment.
the earth is spinning, we can't just stand
