Unwavering Determination
Honesty. That was what left Rune's lips. It was one of the reasons Akemi held the man in such high regard. No sugarcoating, no beating around the bush. Akemi kept her red orb focused upon the alpha as he spoke. At first one might have thought it right for the spitfire to become angry. To become angry at his words and for merely taking them in out of desperation. But as he continued she saw the truth. The reason he did not run her out was not because she was worthless, but because she had worth. There were setbacks in life, yes, but that did not mean the end. That sentence there, whether Rune knew it or not, solidified the confidence that had slowly been rekindling since the birth of her children. It fanned the flame in her heart, and Akemi stood just a little straighter. Her furrowed brow would cease, and the smallest of smiles would touch her features. Her single orb would slowly close, and Akemi would give a nod.
"Thank you..." She would say softly. Red eye would open again, still fixed upon the man before her. "You know... for so long I had been told of what I could and couldn't do because of my size. I knew I wasn't as strong as some of the biggest and bulkiest beasts out there... yet... I refused to be daunted when I chose the path I wanted to carry. I had decided when I was young that I wanted to live a life, not just survive in this world. For a time... I faltered. I found sanctuary here, in Secretua. Before I had my children I was grasping at straws... my own words hollow to my lips. I didn't think I could ever truly have use... I lost my way... but..." Akemi would look around.
"For the first time in my life I found a place I was accepted. I found a home. I was not belittled because of my size, nor denied the right to try for a higher rank because my heart held a flame of passion. Earned or not, the chance to try was so greatly appreciated... and the home I gained cherished. Regardless of rank... the fact that I am wanted here means more to me than you could know." Akemi would return her gaze back to Rune, seeming more at ease just by his words. To feel wanted... was all she ever wanted. "Hear me talk," 'but read my thoughts.' |
| Table by:: Keno |