talk to me honey, if you think it's funny
Calling himself a fool was something he was not fond of doing, nor something he had really thought about for quite some time. The only other time he'd thought himself a fool was when he'd turned and left Adette. Why was it that she brought this dark part of himself into the open? What was it about her that could unsheathe something he fought so hard to keep hidden? A growl threatened to rumble in his chest, but he forced it away by swallowing abruptly. As he did so she would chastise his self depreciation and immediately he regretted saying it. Jaws parted to speak but he was cut off as she quickly apologized. He shook his head silently before mustering the courage to speak. "Never apologize for speaking the truth." Words had a seriousness to them, one in which a gentle but firm order was given. He had made himself a fool by calling himself a fool, and by calling him out she was doing her job - whatever that may be. He watched as she backed away and began to lead him to her den, and he followed silently. Suddenly he regretted taking her invitation. He followed her almost obediently, and with a dash of her head he waited until she was safely inside before he slithered in after her. It was roomy enough for them not to have to lay too near each other, so as the King entered he made himself comfortable, his back to the entrance. "Again, I thank you for your hospitality. You are truly going above and beyond." It wasn't common for the King to find himself in the dens of eligible women in his kingdom, nor was it common for them to invite him in. By doing so she had demonstrated her allegiance and her genuine kindness - two things the King was happy to know of. Gerhard rested his head on his paws, angling his vision toward her. "I suppose I owe you an explanation for my mood." Although technically he didn't owe her a thing, the King wasn't one to act foolishly and then not give a viable reason for his attitude. She didn't deserve this from him, so at least he could offer her the reasoning behind it.
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