Post by Emperor Ticoga on Oct 13, 2022 3:34:42 GMT -5
It was all quite a bit to take in all at once. Emperor Brumal seemed to approve of Ticoga's rather candid words, which made Ticoga feel a particular uptick of respect towards the Arcosian.
"I am still quite young, your Majesty. I am only a mere fifty one standard years old - very much still just a young adult." Ticoga tells the Triumvirate Lord. "I shall endeavor to defer to your greater experience in times when I am in need of advice. I hope to not be presumptuous in this."
Ticoga straightens his posture, and looks surprised when Emperor Brumal offers to participate in Ticoga and Terium's spar. It was a smart move - a leader should seek to get an understanding of the capabilities of those that serve them. He looks at Terium as the draconic creature speaks in agreement; first in wanting to offer help in dealing with the substance Ticoga was seeking to destroy, and then in agreement with Emperor Brumal participating in the spar.
"I would be most grateful - in both matters." Ticoga says, bowing his head to both Terium and Brumal. "Any assistance in eliminating the threat posed by the pirates is appreciated. And as far as the training goes..."
Ticoga looks at Brumal.
"I fear that, even in my full power, I would not be strong enough to challenge your Majesty - even with Director Terium's aid." Ticoga says evenly. "But if the goal is not victory, rather being to gain a stronger understanding of our individual capabilities, then who would I be to deny a member of the Triumvirate Lordship? Your Majesty need not ask - it would be an honor to train alongside both of you for any amount of time."
"I am still quite young, your Majesty. I am only a mere fifty one standard years old - very much still just a young adult." Ticoga tells the Triumvirate Lord. "I shall endeavor to defer to your greater experience in times when I am in need of advice. I hope to not be presumptuous in this."
Ticoga straightens his posture, and looks surprised when Emperor Brumal offers to participate in Ticoga and Terium's spar. It was a smart move - a leader should seek to get an understanding of the capabilities of those that serve them. He looks at Terium as the draconic creature speaks in agreement; first in wanting to offer help in dealing with the substance Ticoga was seeking to destroy, and then in agreement with Emperor Brumal participating in the spar.
"I would be most grateful - in both matters." Ticoga says, bowing his head to both Terium and Brumal. "Any assistance in eliminating the threat posed by the pirates is appreciated. And as far as the training goes..."
Ticoga looks at Brumal.
"I fear that, even in my full power, I would not be strong enough to challenge your Majesty - even with Director Terium's aid." Ticoga says evenly. "But if the goal is not victory, rather being to gain a stronger understanding of our individual capabilities, then who would I be to deny a member of the Triumvirate Lordship? Your Majesty need not ask - it would be an honor to train alongside both of you for any amount of time."
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