Archelaus had never expected that the rank of Knight would be handed to him so quickly. When the words left the new Queen's lips, Archelaus felt a sense of vertigo wash over him briefly. He had mentioned before to her a need for some sort of training before he was handed the role, as he didn't have a good understanding of all the responsibilities expected of him. Judging from how quick everything changed, Archie assumed Heather was not joking when she had told him they needed the help.
Archelaus was quiet for some time, but did nod his head and bow to the Queen in thanks as she continued with her speech. He felt very honored to wear the same rank that his mother had for all this time, though he found his ruby eyes set on her nearly immediately as if pleading for help. He was an adult, sure.. he did not need his mother for much anymore, but even if the woman had not been his very own mother in this instance- he would be looking to her for help just the same. No one knew this rank better than she did.
Once the Queen dismissed them, his wide paws shuffled until he had turned to face Athena fully while his head lifted and he gave her a slight chuckle. "Who would have thought?" His glance would cast back toward his brother briefly before he canted his head, the gray man then refocusing on his mother as he spoke certainly. "Do you think I could speak with you after this, mother? I could not imagine attempting to do half as well as you without a little guidance, I.. hope you don't mind?"
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