SHOW ME WRONG FROM RIGHT
10-17-2013, 10:46 AM
He was polite enough, calling it a pleasure to meet her. Well, at least he knew how to behave even if he did appear useless. He went on to say that he hadn't decided on a duty yet, but aspired to be a knight. Ah, perhaps this was what had let him slide through the gates of Glaciem and into her brother's good favor. He expressed his intent to do something useful and shirk the idea that he was still a child. She let out an audible chuckle. ?Oh boy, you've got it all wrong.? She shook her head, pacing a foot or so forward to narrow the distance between them. ?If you want to change someone's opinion of you, it has to start with the way you present yourself.? She lowered her head to be parallel with her spine, looking him straight in the eye without blinking. ?You saw me, an unknown woman of Glaciem, and immediately respected me, without my saying a word - and without seeing me do anything useful at all. Why is that, Seth?? Of course, the question was rhetorical - and she would speak again before he would have much chance of responding. ?It's because of the way I held myself. Despite the fact that I am female and should be for breeding purposes and not much else, you knew I was different because of my countenance.? She closed in another foot, moving slowly - almost threateningly as her voice deepened. ?Now, make me believe you are something other than a child.? An ear flickered curiously, wondering if he would prove something to her or not. ?speech,? |