[Something about that isn't sitting well with him; it's probably obvious enough from the silence and the fact that his gaze has darted away again, but putting into words is...]
I realized something while I was talking with her. She assumed I would have no interest in taking her up on anything she might offer because she was certain my interest lies only in Nohr.
...It's a bit strange to realize that there really is nothing tying me to my country - my entire world - outside of a dying king.
[It's strangely freeing to admit that, and as if to confirm it, Iago nods to himself.]
I was in the middle of attempting to stop a coup, and a good portion of my army betrayed me. I could have still won, but that was weeks ago. By the time I return, it's likely King Garon will be dead and Prince Xander will have taken the throne. Everything I've worked for will have gone up in smoke.
[And while that used to be an absolutely terrifying idea... what if it isn't the only option?]
...Ah, but I've gotten distracted. There's no sense in thinking about such things until this whole ordeal is over with. [He waves a hand as if to dismiss it.] The point is I'm keeping my options open and considering everything I can carefully.
You're right in that I have no desire to risk dealing with another trial. The reason I tell you all of this is in case someone gets it in their head to start accusing me of a murder I didn't commit. My power is unknown to all of them, and I have no doubts Rideaux will attempt to force my hand if he has the opportunity.
[you'll never guess who is STILL MAD at rideaux!!!!]
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I realized something while I was talking with her. She assumed I would have no interest in taking her up on anything she might offer because she was certain my interest lies only in Nohr.
...It's a bit strange to realize that there really is nothing tying me to my country - my entire world - outside of a dying king.
[It's strangely freeing to admit that, and as if to confirm it, Iago nods to himself.]
I was in the middle of attempting to stop a coup, and a good portion of my army betrayed me. I could have still won, but that was weeks ago. By the time I return, it's likely King Garon will be dead and Prince Xander will have taken the throne. Everything I've worked for will have gone up in smoke.
[And while that used to be an absolutely terrifying idea... what if it isn't the only option?]
...Ah, but I've gotten distracted. There's no sense in thinking about such things until this whole ordeal is over with. [He waves a hand as if to dismiss it.] The point is I'm keeping my options open and considering everything I can carefully.
You're right in that I have no desire to risk dealing with another trial. The reason I tell you all of this is in case someone gets it in their head to start accusing me of a murder I didn't commit. My power is unknown to all of them, and I have no doubts Rideaux will attempt to force my hand if he has the opportunity.
[you'll never guess who is STILL MAD at rideaux!!!!]