Could you describe Leuga's relationship with Sidon? Like do they spend much time together and what they like doing or talking about when they get the chance? Thank you! I'm so addicted to your writing and original characters!
Leuga and Sidon’s relationship (discussion)
Sidon is Leuga’s biggest supporter as anyone can guess and Leuga loves his father very much. They have a very good relationship where Sidon makes himself available for anything that is troubling Leuga and vice versa. Although Leuga is kind of poor in comforting others, but he does care and does his best. Him and Sidon joke around a lot and have great conversations.
However, it’d be ludicrous to think their relationship is picture perfect, which it is not. Leuga considers himself a realist while Sidon is definitely an optimist. Sometimes Sidon’s optimism gets on Leuga’s nerves and thinks his father does not think situations completely through. Whenever there is a conflict within the domain, their ideals of how to handle it can really conflict. Sidon is more patient in these debates, but Leuga can get a little heated and frustrated. Leuga looks at the issue as a whole and tries to explain every possible outcomes, but Sidon believes more things can work themselves out.
When Leuga was a “teenager” his mind was very immature and quick to jumping the gun, so to speak. This has actually caused Sidon to become very cross and disappointed at Leuga’s behavior, but he is aware at the time Leuga just wasn’t mature enough to handle the situation(s). Sidon has reservations on his son, more out of protectiveness rather than doubting Leuga’s capabilities.
When Leuga was growing up Sidon did not want to give Leuga special treatment for anything. Of course, he makes the accommodations like Leuga’s water chariot and such, but when it came to training and his education, Sidon did not skimp out on the difficulty. Sidon wanted to push Leuga enough that so he would not feel dependent and reliant on anything or anyone. Leuga, at the time, did not really understand this and had some conflictions if Sidon’s love was true or not. Eventually when he grew older he now understands why Sidon did what he did and is actually very grateful for it. Leuga does not want to be dependent on anyone and happy Sidon pushed him.
They actually do spend a lot of time together since Leuga is next for the throne. He shadows Sidon majority of the time to learn to be a proper King and get used to the duties. There are times where Sidon has to leave and Leuga remains at the Domain to oversee things, but when they do spend time together it is usually in competition. They love to challenge each other and both are great sports, so if either side loses there is no hard feelings. They love to spar and most of the time is it underwater.
They play archery quite a lot, but Leuga’s echolocation can only go so far on land, but worry not! Sidon has remedy this situation. The targets have bells or placed in areas with winds strong enough to create vibrations but not enough to knock them over. This helps Leuga out immensely. If they spar underwater, hoo boy, Sidon has a dangerous streak because he has trained Leuga to use harpoons. The spectacle under water has become kind of a festival for the Zora folks and they will, from a safe distance, watch the father and son duke it out.
But for more relax activities is board-games. Zora’s have created their own games, and some are rather similar to chess. Sidon will verbally confirm his placement for Leuga and out of habit, Leuga does the same. They’ll spend hours playing these games and talk about random stuff, but majority of the time they are in silence. They spend most of their time together so they are aware of each other’s days. Other times it is discussing how to better the Kingdom and what Leuga will have to do when he takes the throne.
But I’ll hush now cause I could make a 10 page essay about these two.
