he's gonna do a superhero landing

Rhyme found himself sure in that moment that Valentine would outright refuse his request. He'd thought maybe they might find an easy compromise, and as his father made his amusement audible. Rhyme's ears fell to his skull and disappointment crawled over his features before he noticed Valentine's change of expression. He tilted his head slightly as his ears returned to their erect state and he waited for the next part. 

He waited a long moment in silence, his father was obviously seriously considering the suggestion. Rhyme extended his neck slightly, his brilliant sky and lavender eyes trained on the old King's expression as he waited. Hoping he might not be denied. 

Suddenly he would receive confirmation, Rhyme lifted his head confidently. He was elated they had come to some form of agreement, he'd never expected Valentine to be so vehemently against the extra claws. His reasons were sound though, and even if they were to protect his own skin a side effect would be the wolves of Abaven would have no need to risk their own lives for what boiled down to Rhyme's mistake. 

Rhyme found himself nodding as the ground rules were set, he had asked for the world and tried to be disappointed when he'd been given what was deserved. "I appreciate you giving her a chance." he was determined to be thankful with the inch Valentine offered, and he would not take the mile. He would offer the respect and gratitude his father was due. "Thank you." he bowed his head slightly with those last two words, truly thankful their dispute had not gotten out of hand like it had threatened to.