the firestarters always get the burns
and the good guys never get the girl
I've never been more proud of Clayton, for the way he goes out there, and occasionally succeeds in returning with someone who is here to stay, but it takes me some time to actually join him and his new recruit. Terhi is easily scared, so often hiding herself beneath me, besides me, that I wonder if all she'll ever know is fear. Her hallucinations are nothing like mine, moreso because mine aren't exactly visions, just a feeling I need to be here.
It's with those instincts that I can rule so easily, react quickly; but I know keeping this up will wear me down, and I don't have the luxury of being in two places at once as much as I would like to. As such, I am late for this tour, and slowly urge my daughter towards the waterfall, where the two other horses can be found for another minute or so. When I arrive, they're just about to leave and that is just as well. Clayton explains the situation, that he is in training, and I catch the mare's words when she explains she envisions ruling as being there for the subjects, and that vision is so close to mine I can't help but smile. Eventually, she tells Clayton how good he'll be at ruling, and I agree wholeheartedly. That's why I choose this moment to step up towards them, nod in greeting, and smile at Clay before looking at the bear-healer. "I couldn't have said it better myself, Caelestra." I turn to her and Clayton, I know I'm somewhat interrupting, but as a leader, it's most important to make anyone feel welcome here. Besides, Loess... well, I happen to know the guy ruling it, but I refrain from telling her. "I'm sorry for the interruption. I'm Ilma, this is little Terhi." I introduce myself and the foal rather quickly, focusing back on Clayton. "Now don't go saying you're not perfect for this job, because that's exactly why you are." I know he and Dawn will balance one another out, come time. She may be more eager to talk to the other leaders, but Clayton is just as important in recruiting, and making people feel welcome, and that's exactly why I asked him to step up to lead.
In my opinion, it's those that never wanted to lead who are the best at it. Or at least the best at listening to their people. But to me that's practically the same thing.
@[Clayton] @[Caelestra] figured it was still an open thread xD