“ fools who run their mouth off wind up dead. ”
sentence starters / accepting.
“ Uncle, I was merely —– ”
HE CATCHES HIS TONGUE BEFORE TOO LONG, repose unwavering, though it be tainted by that terrible, traitorous heart. A set of gritted teeth stifle any shot at a rebuttal or refutation, and so he stands with downcast eyes, the likes of which grace tepid tiles whilst a deep-set frown creases his brows. “ I am not fool enough to impugn your judgement, Sire, nor should I be so bold as to presume that I may offer admonition… ”
“ But no Rigelian blood has been spilt beneath my reign, ” it is a haughty declaration, one with pride seeping through every inflection. “ I command more respect from my men than Massena and Mueller both. You know this to be true! I should be leading the assault, not aiding in it. ”