Checking In, Catching Up

His sister would press into him, and for a moment his frustrations and anxieties washed away like the tide. He knew they would return - just as the tide did - but for now they were gone, and for this he was thankful. The rusty brother would return his sister's gentle pressure, a genuine sigh slipping from his lips. She breathed his name and a smile graced his features, remaining there as she continued to speak. The family had not spent quality time together in some time, Maverick partly blamed himself for their distance. If he weren't so preoccupied with the Valhallan princess he would surely be closer to his sister. But he couldn't change the past, he could only hope to help the future. And try he would. She wondered about Valkis, and whether or not he'd come. For his sake I hope he doesn't show, a note of dread lingered in his voice. She would certainly question his loathing tongue, but he would wait until she did to explain his reasoning behind it.

I've missed you too, Kam. Nickname would roll off of his tongue with adoration. He loved his sister dearly, probably more than almost anyone else in the world. Gerhardt and Adette might have saved him, but Kamala had survived with him, Valkis too, but he was no longer a brother - at least.. Maverick didn't consider him one as long as he intended to kill their father. Engaged? To... Gideon? Words would spill out of his mouth in a very un-princely manner. Ears flickered back. They'd never been extremely close to Gideon, but Maverick had always considered him an uncle. The man would now be an uncle and his sister's husband? The boy wasn't sure about that. Gideon was hardly a true Seracian, at least.. he didn't act like one. Why on earth would Gerhardt allow such a marriage to take place? And Kamala.. she was certainly worried about what being married meant. Maverick pressed his muzzle into her cheek. Not to worry, sweet sister, I'm certain you'll make a fine wife. It was all he could offer her, the shock still gleaming in his eyes.

I've... been better. He wondered if he could trust her with his secret, and then scolded himself for even wondering. I met a girl, and.. I really think I'm falling for her Kam. She's the most incredible woman I've ever met. Only trouble is.. she's not Seracian. No doubt Kamala already knew that the girl wasn't Seracian, there weren't any Seracian girls near their age. He would hold back the details for now, still wary that Gerhardt or Valkis, or Adette might walk up on them at any second. He still had to keep his guards up from them, even if he trusted Kamala completely.


Speech!