Don't be afraid to slip and fall
09-03-2016, 03:39 AM
Xephyris was glad to see the younger male finally take up his offer to eat, and after the first bite, it was clear that Rivaxorus was ravenously hungry as he dug in frantically. The gray-coated man had been aware that Riv would not have been able to catch sufficient prey for himself, but it dawned on him now that he should stay around longer, and keep a closer eye on the younger man to make sure he ate well, until his wounds had healed. He needed to make sure that Riv recovered well and didn't lose weight, as that would only make things take longer. Xeph said nothing about the man's ravenous appetite, instead making mental note of it for later - he would hunt again soon, for himself and for Riv, and perhaps Armai as well, although the blind healer had been faring well on her own with her companion Nox to aid her in any way needed. When the brown-coated man began to speak, Xeph looked to his face, meeting the yellow and purple gaze with silver, blue-flecked eyes. He listened very curiously, nodding as Riv stated that he'd like to resume his own training when his wounds had healed. His ears twitched, knowing he ought to help Riv a little more with his training, perhaps a one on one spar when his wounds had healed up nicely. Xeph's tail flicked as Riv mentioned his previous thoughts of re-claiming Myriad, yet that he had changed his mind. Instead, he wanted to focus on his wife, to start a family and spend his time with Zephyra. An interesting thing to Xephyris indeed - he hadn't been sure if the young couple would survive their disagreements, and the loss of their pack, but it seemed they must have already talked. In a way, Xephyris was glad they'd sorted their differences; he didn't like to see a young couple separate over things they were merely inexperienced about. When Riv mentioned that he wanted a pack to support his family, Xeph remained silent, letting the younger man finish what he was saying. "Why Xephyris... was there something on your mind?" It was becoming clearer and clearer to him now - he had felt it for a while, but it was becoming absolutely certain to the silver-eyed man. It was within his future now to start a pack and take his own shot at leadership, a role he was beginning to think that perhaps he was better suited at than he'd previously allowed himself to believe. "Riv, if you expect to have a family with Zephyra..." he began in a low rumble, trying to meet Riv's gaze, "Then I shall make a proposition. It's been on my mind for some time now... I will take the crown this time, and I will build a kingdom to protect us. If your lady should agree, would you follow me this time?" It was a shot in the dark, he wasn't sure if his friend would agree this time around, but perhaps there was a hope slowly growing within him. He could do it; this time, he would lead the way, and he would see if there was any chance for him to do well in this role. |
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