A king must know how to rule himself first.

He listened to his father talk about gods and being true to oneself, and honestly.. he felt that even before his father had said it. To hear the confirmation come out of someone he loved and respected so much made him feel.. right. He smiled, his eyes nearly shimmering as he watched Liar in admiration. The nuzzle was returned again and he found him swaying his own tail just like his dad had.

The second statement made him chuckle, grinning playfully and showing his teeth a bit though it was all to back up his father's words. "I'd do the same if anyone ever messed with you, dad. Or any of our family. Better believe it. When I'm King, everyone better know not to mess with us.." He wanted to sound tough and menacing but a yawn slipped out of his throat and split his skull in betrayal. He chuckled and lifted himself up, standing and shaking his pelt slightly before nestling his head beneath his father's one last time. "Thanks again for the talk, dad. We'll have to do do it again soon.. I want to know more about my other brothers and sisters, and maybe even.. how you met mom.." He yawned again, his eyes drooping slightly as he pulled away and smiled. "I'm gonna go get some sleep, though. See you tomorrow, yeah?" He'd started to walk away, though kept his ear raised to listen in case Liar were to stop him.

Before he got too far, he stopped.. an after thought occurring to him that made him twist his neck and look back to his father for a moment. He couldn't recall ever voicing it but, he wanted to make sure his father was aware.. you never knew when seeing someone would be your last, apparently.. and with all that Liar had been through, he wanted to make sure he knew this just in case he were ever to lose him, too. "I love you, dad. Good night."