[He tilts his head to one side, just watching her quietly for a long moment, his expression unreadable. The kind of king… he hadn't much considered that that might be his choice, either. Everything was pre-determined, so he wasn't sure if his kingship was part of it as well. It wouldn't make sense for his title to be King of anything if it didn't involve how he sat the throne. But after all of that is said and done, what then? Can he rebuild his country, his home, with his allies to help guide him and figure things out as they go, just like they always have? As partners, friends, family?
It reminds him of what Luna had said, not just recently but also when they were children: they were meant to work together, as a team, the king and his Oracle. Just as the king is always meant to have a Shield at his side, through the Amicitias. Just as a leader can't lead without a council or friends to support his decisions. Just as the Chosen has always been watched and guided by his Messenger. He's never truly been alone, even in his darkest moments. Those who support him make him feel brave, even when terror floods his heart, when the threat of death creeps up on him in waves.
"Remember- those ain't your bodyguards, they're your brothers. Trust in 'em. Always." "Please, come back soon! We need our king!" "I hope you will not grow too tired of constantly having me at your side."
If they make him feel brave, maybe the opposite really could be true.]
You too? [He finally asks, his voice quiet, edging on cautious. He knows the answer already.] Feeling brave?
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It reminds him of what Luna had said, not just recently but also when they were children: they were meant to work together, as a team, the king and his Oracle. Just as the king is always meant to have a Shield at his side, through the Amicitias. Just as a leader can't lead without a council or friends to support his decisions. Just as the Chosen has always been watched and guided by his Messenger. He's never truly been alone, even in his darkest moments. Those who support him make him feel brave, even when terror floods his heart, when the threat of death creeps up on him in waves.
"Remember- those ain't your bodyguards, they're your brothers. Trust in 'em. Always."
"Please, come back soon! We need our king!"
"I hope you will not grow too tired of constantly having me at your side."
If they make him feel brave, maybe the opposite really could be true.]
You too? [He finally asks, his voice quiet, edging on cautious. He knows the answer already.] Feeling brave?