Elysteria;

[Tiphon]

We danced with monsters through the night Somehow, Tiphon finds relief in that Elysteria has been contemplating the same thing. She looks up at him with her eyes - such a rich cinnamon color - and he almost melts. Something deep stirs inside him and it ignites a smile as he holds steadily to her stare. "Training..." he repeats when he blinks and looks to Joscelin. His mind has been so wrapped around preparing Ramiel that he didn't consider the training necessary for his sweet Joscelin. "Of course..." A muted reprimand stabs into his thoughts for having disregarded something so critical but Elysteria's soft gaze reassures him. "I can certainly ask Scorch," because as he considers it now he realizes how one-sided it all seems. The Amazon princess is coming to be an heir while another son of his accompanies her. What is the Dale gaining beyond friendship? His eyes narrow thoughtfully but widen when Joscelin is called to them. A knot tumbles in his stomach. Why is it so uncomfortable to breach the topic? Why is he so worried about what his daughter will say or how she will react? A deep breath is swallowed as she joins them and looks up questioningly. A momentary hesitation silences Tiphon until he finally musters the strength to speak. "We want to know your opinion on a very important matter," he doesn't want to see her sent off, but realizes that it's an option. He can't as easily protect her then and that is frightening. "Ramiel will be inheriting the throne, Joscelin, but that leaves a plan for you up in the air. A bargain has been made with the Jungle to ensure an alliance. It entails their princess to be Queen of the Dale." The words are just tumbling out of his mouth but his sentences sound more staccato than fluid. He doesn't know how to ask her, or really what he's even asking until it finally slips from him. "Would you want to stay in the Dale with your brother? You'd be high ranked and would outnumber the Amazon princess. The other option is sending you to the Jungle." Finally, it's been said, but that doesn't make it any easier. Tiphon infection and starlace

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