--- Masamune’s curious, thoughtful, but almost understanding of the decision. After all, hadn’t he been thinking that same about his own rule over Avia? They were both too young for the responsibilities given to them. He is a bit reserved over the fact that Nobunaga will be taking over, however. He can’t help but think of what happened just a few months ago. Though, surely someone like Hiroko would’ve thought over this long and hard. He opens his mouth to say something---- when he’s interrupted by a loud bang that takes him off guard, Biscuit letting out a low bark in warning at Ujiyasu, though a hand on the Stoutland’s head helps calm him.
--- He listens to Ujiyasu speak, his eyebrows drawing together. “I will say, Avia isn’t going to like this....” His voice is quiet, barely a whisper, though from the way he says it, he’s not including himself in that statement. He’s silent again for a few moments longer, finally speaking up enough to be heard.
--- “I believe Lady Hiroko has the right to decide whether or not to stand down. Lord Ujiyasu, you should know as well as anyone here that even running a kingdom is not for everyone. I can’t imagine trying to run the entire region. Especially one still so-- admittedly-- divided as this one. I don’t believe this is an easy choice for anyone.” Who was he talking more about at this point? Hiroko or himself? Or maybe it was one in the same. “I will admit I’m a bit skeptical myself of Lord Nobunaga stepping up, but if there’s one thing I know, it’s that Dragnor is doing well. All things considered.” At least, it was as he remembered it compared to the only other place he had knows-- his own struggling Avia.
--- “I’m not completely supportive of this idea, but I am curious.”