Checking In, Catching Up

A sigh would slip from the Prince's lips. He wished he didn't have to utter such words about his brother, his blood-and-flesh brother, but he could not help but tell Kamala what had happened. He needed someone to confide in, and he knew she would be able to offer advice on how to deal with the situation. Kam he.... he threatened Gerhardt. He told me that he will kill him one day. I know he mouths off a lot, but he was serious this time, I saw it in his eyes. Oh how he wished his brother was just being his usual mouthy, sullen self. But no, he'd meant every word he said, and probably every word he didn't say. Maverick knew him well enough to know this was no joke, it was a serious decision and one that would be hard to sway him from. Why did Valkis have to be so... difficult?

His sister was worried, and he knew despite his best efforts he would not be able to console her as efficiently as he would like. Still, her worries seemed to be not the ones he would have imagined, and so he offered her a sincere reply. Your best is all you can offer, and so it'll have to be enough. I don't think Gideon's ever been married before, so I'm sure he will have very few expectations of you. He didn't know if the last half was absolutely true, but he hoped it might help her anyway. Gideon may very well have an idea of his ideal wife, but Maverick was sure that Kamala would make a good wife, even if it was to someone she hadn't picked herself. And as for father, I don't think he could ever be disappointed with you. He might be frustrated when he heard about Maverick's actions as of late, but frustration was far from disappointment.

He smirked slightly as she grew excited about his news. He knew she'd be the one he could talk to about things like this. Valkis could not be trusted, and Gerhardt wouldn't understand, and anyone else.. well.. they weren't easily trusted either. Besides, who was better to talk to than one's own sister? You will always be beautiful, Kam. He would say with every ounce of brotherly affection he had. She was perhaps the most wonderful thing in his life. He knew not where he and Epiphron might end up, but he'd always have Kamala. I hope so.. one day. Only thing is, father doesn't know about her yet. No one does, except you. He gave her a serious look, almost appraising her for a reaction. Can you keep my secret? It was only a half question, as he was fairly certain the answer would be yes. He turned his head, looking for Gerhardt, Valkis, or anyone else for that matter. He did not want to be overheard in the event that Kamala wanted to know more.

Speech!