05-21-2018, 09:29 AM
Quietly she listens Warrick speak of her fellow diplomat – Tephra’s head of peace, and friend – Wound’s recent activities. It relieves her to know that the bay mare had been here, and had not failed her duties unlike herself, as it is a relief to hear that Tephra is still on good terms with Ischia. Watching one front is one thing, but two at the same time an entirely different one. “How is Krone under this all? I haven’t seen her since..” an awkward pause, in which she glances away. Her own absence still leaves a nasty taste in her mouth. She has to clear her throat before continuing. “It must be hard on her, and her family?”
“There is truth to your words, Warrick. Ischia is close, and therefore an important ally. One we should cherish, but the feeling must be mutual. The sea is easily crossed, when the tide is right. Both Hyaline and Nerine are on the other side of Beqanna, with Sylva and Loess as a sore eye in between..” Which also meant they had the two hostile kingdoms surrounded, but to what cost?
Her eyes wander back to the bay and navy blue stallion, studying him silently. Underneath the weight of the crown, Amore still sees Warrick. Perhaps because she had known him long before he ascended the throne, perhaps because their relationship is one of close friends. It saddens her to see it, and her heart wishes that she is able to lift even the tiniest bit from his shoulders, but she cannot. He has given up many things in life, for the sake of the kingdom, and it does make him a better king. “How long has it been since you’ve taken a break?” she ask, a little out of the blue, but unable to keep the question sealed behind her lips.
@[Warrick]
Kind of went around the whole visiting Nerine thing, since that is not needed anymore.