Trying to calm himself, he takes a deep breath. She seemed very kind, like he had heard. Hopefully, his nerves would settle and he would be able to have a regular conversation with her. Perhaps talking about his brother would help him..?
“Y-yes! Sirius is my older brother…but we met about a year ago…something happened, when I was a baby, I think..? But it feels like I’ve known him for a long time..!”
Ah..! Was he talking about himself or his brother too much..? He hoped the queen didn’t think he was self centered or anything…
“Oh..! But what about you..? How did you meet my brother..?”
[ ♣ ];; the ace tells her something that brings concern, and worry creases at the corners of her mouth as she watches his reaction. he doesn’t seem to be bothered; if anything, he doesn’t seem to recall what happened. calypso finds herself stepping closer, as if she’s about to pull him in an embrace. but she only places a hand on his shoulder, smiling in an attempt of comfort. [ ♣ ];; she lowers her head as she recalls the first time she’d met the king, only days before the coronation. “i’d met him when i was made queen,” she begins, lips soft and voice gentle. “i thought i would have done plenty to gain his respect. i’d always admired him as the ruler of the kingdom. truly, he is kind to the people he cares for, is he not?” her hand squeezes on his shoulder. “i’m sure he must have been ecstatic to have found you again.”
Ah..! She touched his shoulder..! Was it because of what he said about something happening when he was little..? She really was a kind soul... Altair felt as though her kindness was wasted on him, a being who only brought destruction with him. But he smiled, ignoring the negativity welling up inside him. This should be a more positive conversation..!
“I...I think you’re a very good queen..! I’m sure my brother thought highly of you, even when you were newly crowned..!”
“He seemed surprised at first, but I think he was happy..! I’m glad he found me...”
