[ He isn’t expecting her to lean in so suddenly, but it takes no effort on his part to support her weight. Somnus’ hand rises from his side, moving to caress her upper back. If this is how much a toll the conversation took on her, once more he is amazed at her ability to conceal and conduct herself until the end. He would not have been the wiser.
But that is no surprise. With the priority of his reign being combatting the Scourge’s legions, Somnus had more often been away from his Court, and as such, it’s possible he’s much less an expert in diplomacy than others of the same rank. ]
A fortunate thing. You wielded them as shield, sword, and charter.
[ Still. He is relieved that she is well, if somewhat rattled, and the tightness in his expression relaxes further. There is care in his voice, but also a helping of admiration for how she navigated the entire conversation.
(He suspects he is not the first to underestimate her. He almost feels the need to apologize for underestimating her at all.)
Speechless after this, Somnus pulls her an inch closer for something that, for someone stiff as him, constitutes as a (overly proper) embrace. ]
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But that is no surprise. With the priority of his reign being combatting the Scourge’s legions, Somnus had more often been away from his Court, and as such, it’s possible he’s much less an expert in diplomacy than others of the same rank. ]
A fortunate thing. You wielded them as shield, sword, and charter.
[ Still. He is relieved that she is well, if somewhat rattled, and the tightness in his expression relaxes further. There is care in his voice, but also a helping of admiration for how she navigated the entire conversation.
(He suspects he is not the first to underestimate her. He almost feels the need to apologize for underestimating her at all.)
Speechless after this, Somnus pulls her an inch closer for something that, for someone stiff as him, constitutes as a (overly proper) embrace. ]
…Truly, Lady Rinea.