He was not blind to what an alliance would bring to Antiva. While Garryn may have believed his people were at the mercy of those willing, they would also lay a foundation of collaboration and might to those who offered an olive branch. War was not on Frankie’s mind, but the preservation of the balance between the various kingdoms was a delicate thing. Ferelden had offered a platform for the stout folk to rebuild, Antiva would offer trade and some subtle muscle to deter anyone attempting to become greedy. It was a game of chess, and while charm and good intentions were honourable traits, the Game between nations held a heavy responsibility.
[color=#c14700]“They always focus on the worst outcome. The direst of possible futures. Fear Mongering cowards. Pay them no mind.” [/color]Though his head did tilt, obviously. [color=#c14700]“But.. that shouldn’t mean you don’t dip in the pool. You do need to unwind, switch off somehow, and sparring won’t cut it. Trust me.”[/color] Even when he managed to avoid his duties, they weren’t far from his mind and while his wife lay out of reach and wed to another, the body of another was of some brief comfort.
Frankie slipped into the offered chair with ease, fully seating himself back before adjusting the angle to avoid the path of the sun through the window. [color=#c14700]“I imagine they were too busy with the pockets left behind. Memory recalls these parts took far longer to purge, like Amaranthan I’m told. Pity the poor sod who had the pantry,” [/color]he’d chuckle. As Garryn brought the fire back to life, he’d lean forwards to pour the two a good measure each, taking his glass back with him as he sat deeper. [color=#c14700]“I’ve instructed the ambassador to talk to your chancellor? The one who had the request for lumbar? I wanted to check in, since I was around.”[/color]
[color=#c14700]“They always focus on the worst outcome. The direst of possible futures. Fear Mongering cowards. Pay them no mind.” [/color]Though his head did tilt, obviously. [color=#c14700]“But.. that shouldn’t mean you don’t dip in the pool. You do need to unwind, switch off somehow, and sparring won’t cut it. Trust me.”[/color] Even when he managed to avoid his duties, they weren’t far from his mind and while his wife lay out of reach and wed to another, the body of another was of some brief comfort.
Frankie slipped into the offered chair with ease, fully seating himself back before adjusting the angle to avoid the path of the sun through the window. [color=#c14700]“I imagine they were too busy with the pockets left behind. Memory recalls these parts took far longer to purge, like Amaranthan I’m told. Pity the poor sod who had the pantry,” [/color]he’d chuckle. As Garryn brought the fire back to life, he’d lean forwards to pour the two a good measure each, taking his glass back with him as he sat deeper. [color=#c14700]“I’ve instructed the ambassador to talk to your chancellor? The one who had the request for lumbar? I wanted to check in, since I was around.”[/color]
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