A Promise Kept [Maverick]

"Abuse it all you want," he chuckled. It was good to laugh in the midst of such inner turmoil. Even if it only lasted while she was here, it was enough to remind him that the world was a good place, and there was hope for a future. A sigh would end his laughter as he shifted back into thoughts of his parents and his future wife. "They are both strong, I'm sure they will be alright." At one time he had not been so sure, but he knew they both would survive this - even if it seemed like nothing but darkness for the time being. They would be okay. He had every bit of faith in his father's strength and endurance, and his mother well, she'd always been a strong-hearted woman. They had been sublime together, but he had a feeling they would be even better apart.

She had noticed his demeanor change, and had subsequently deduced that he wasn't happy about the engagement. Maverick shrugged slightly, feeling very childish. "Gerhardt and Collision - of Valhalla - arranged for me to wed Chrysanthe Adravendi next season. The only problem is.." He couldn't say it, couldn't bring himself to divulge her name - despite his longing to. "I'm in love with someone else." There, that was sufficient, was it not? He didn't need to go into the details of being in love wit his betrothed's sister. After all, that was a bit too personal, was it not? He rocked back onto his haunches, allowing his vision to focus upon the spot between his two front paws.


"Speech!"