Wondering Eyes, Wondering Soul

Pride oozed over each word he spoke about his pack. It was only right that a King should adore his home - and adore it he did. Tail danced around his paws idly as he watched her face for a reaction to his speech. It hadn't been particularly detailed, but the amount of passion he'd put into it would certainly warrant some sort of response. 'It sounds like a place where many come to stay, Gerhardt. I am sure different types of wolves are a part of your kingdom.' He smiled and nodded. "Indeed, everyone has a different past and a different plan for the future, but somehow it all coincides together peacefully." He watched her rise up and stretch, backing first to keep from invading his space. He appreciated her courtesy, though it wasn't necessary. As long as she didn't wrap herself around him he wouldn't mind closeness. He mirrored her action, though he didn't back away first as she had already brought enough distance between them.

"It is a steep price, but one I am happy to pay." She lapsed into speech of her mother who had been a beta and had a lot of responsibilities. A smile crossed his lips - he always did find interest in other kinds of leaderships. "I honestly believe some are predestined to lead, and others can be formed into leaders. I'm not sure which of those two categories I fall into." A puzzled look replaced the previous one as he pondered these things. Where did he fall on that spectrum? He shifted, replacing his haunches upon the earth and curling his tail neatly around his hips. "I wonder if you'd be interested in visiting Seracia? Of course I would love if you joined, but I won't try to force you into such a decision." Perhaps he was a bit ahead of himself, but he would truly love another friend in Seracia. The Kingdom could use a wolf like Aeil.

"Speech"