She pondered on the other’s words for some time – not so long as to cause an uncomfortable silence, but enough to perhaps keep him on his toes. Unintentionally, of course; it was not as easy of a choice as many may perceive, though she did note his plea; the sense of urgency.
“He seems a good man.” She commented first, giving a nod of her head and a smile to boot. “You yourself seem a good heart, as well - from the brief conversation we have had.” Then she would return to silence; more pondering. On the one hand, she could not say no. On the other, she knew that there were plenty of people in her own world who needed such assistance.
The halfling’s smile would grow, however; another nod of her head would be given.
“I will help you,” she said firmly, “however I can. Your cause, at least for now, seems just and worth fighting for. I hope that it continues to be the case. I can empathise with your struggles; our world has been established for quite some time and yet faces great perils too. If I can ease such burdens, I will gladly do so.”
{ His gratitude was genuine, his happiness, uncensored; every muscle in him, taut
and tense from battle, found a moment to relax. He felt like Atlas finally putting
down his burden -- was the world truly so light, when he did not carry it? Tusukuru
would be safer, now, and that was all that mattered to him. He, for a time, could rest. }
( But not for long -- the mantle of captain he always bore, and his heart always sought
to defend his homeland. )
“On behalf of everyone in my kingdom, I welcome you to Tusukuru’s
military. You won’t regret this -- on my honor, I swear it.”
{ And then he bowed, a huge grin spreading across his features. One more soul on the
side of his kingdom, one more blade fighting to protect their citizens, could make the
difference between life and death for their foundling nation. He was glad to know
that the bearer of that sword would be an honorable one. }
“It’ll be an honor to serve next to you, Beau.”
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