Thick skin and an elastic heart
Acere
Master Fighter (275)
Master Intellectual (245)
Knight
13+ Years
Male
131
Dragon Mod
His words seemed to have some effect. He noted this as he watched her, a thoughtful look in her eyes. He lightly grinned, feeling a little proud of himself about his advice. It wasn't bad advice, he thought. And part of him hoped that deep down it would help her out. "You look like a sweet and smart girl, I'm sure if you've changed at all it was for the better." He responded, trying to encourage her out of the doubts she had about herself. She went on to tell him about her childhood, what she did as a child. He understood her to some degree, she was trying to fit in so she wouldn't be alone. He himself had been a very competitive child, but his home pack required it. They were harsh in their training, he didn't really get to be a kid. But there was always something expected of him, and when he refused the last task, well...here he was.
When she apologized, he shook his head, a more serious look coming over him. "Never apologize for something that doesn't need an apology. If you're talking to me - a stranger - about these things, then I take it that your...family or your pack, aren't very keen on listening or understanding. It sounds to me that...and I apologize for saying this, but perhaps it's time to move on. Find your own roots." He stared at her then, an almost hard and critical stare. He had been gauging her since they started talking, and though she was doubtful of herself and her abilities, he doubted that she was getting the resources and what she needed to truly excel. "If I may be so bold, have you had the training and support to figure out where your path lies?" He would give her all the time she wanted to think and answer, if she so chose. He had a knack for seeing the potential in those he came across, just like he had seen the potential in his nephew Tyranis. Baine, though doubtful of her abilities, appeared eager to want to move forward and up in the world. And if he could, he would find a way to do that.
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