>>6023905Everyone watches the ship depart, silence hanging over the crowd. People then begin talking, you hearing some of the Tamaraneans say they'll go back in for seconds on the drinks before starting the trip back to their home. However, as many of them go back, the largest warrior, Galfore, approaches you.
“General Karn.” he says, holding out his hand. Which you take, the warrior immediately increasing the pressure of his squeeze. Despite the strength gap you don't crush his hand to powder, matching his strength and adding just a little more. Just enough to make him wince, then smirk approvingly. “Heh. You're as strong as they say.”
“Galfore. I take it you and Kori were close?” you ask the one-eyed elder warrior. Whose good eye starts getting a little misty, but gets a rather large smile on his face.
“I'm her K'norfka. Something of a caretaker, or guardian in your tongue.” he says wistfully. “I have been entrusted with caring for little Kori since she first learned to walk by her parents, the late queen and king of Tamaran. I taught her how to fight.”
“From what I've seen, you did quite the job.” you tell him. “She's become quite the warrior, and has a noble soul.”
“Indeed. Were it my choice, I would serve her until my last.” he says, glancing over to see Queen Komand'r is busy talking with emperor Cooler before continuing. “She would make a better queen of my people.”
“In my experience, those most suited to rule often don't seek it out.” you tell him, the warrior's brows narrowing, head tilting back a bit.
“Yes, too true. You possess much wisdom, for such a young warrior.” he then says, you laughing at this. Which confuses him.
“No, don't worry. I just find it funny you call me young.” you tell him, the warrior still looking confused. So you turn, pointing out Chilli and Megumin to him, your son holding his children who've fallen asleep after eating. “That's my eldest-born son, Chilli. And his two children, Meloka Wolbach and Kazuburo.”
“Hold on. Did you say they're your son's children?” Galfore asks, turning back to you after a moment. You nod, to which the elder warrior laughs. “Wahahahaa, you're far older than you appear, General Karn.”
“Ha, I'll take it as a compliment.” you reply, the two of you swapping child stories for a few minutes. Then Queen Komand'r approaches you, Galfore taking a step back from you.
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