02-19-2021, 01:43 AM
Christ. He hadn't brought a patrol with him so that they could act as the fucking peanut gallery. He'd brought them in case things turned violent, a situation which – despite what others may have thought about him – he didn't actually want. And he certainly hadn't brought Atticus with him, the male's presence causing him to roll his eyes. For the most part, he simply ignored the boy's words as he struggled to keep up with what was being said, his head already vaguely aching from all the nonsense. Although, he did make sure to mutter with a brief shake of his head, "You're not a member of Tanglewood..." That had never been the deal, and he certainly hadn't come to negotiate any kind of neutrality. Instead, he had just come looking for a reason why Tanglewood shouldn't stomp The Pitt into the fucking ground, and it thankfully seemed as though he was getting one. Albeit, in a less than stellar way. It was because of this that he grumbled, one large paw coming up to rub at the side of his own head, "Gimme a second to think here. Extra bickering and comments aren't doing either of us any good." He wasn't even going to begin to address Arrow's sudden change of heart, considering it made little sense to him in the first place.
At the very least, it seemed as though the solution before him was obvious. Gael's suggestion of enforcing law did appeal to his sense of justice, and provided him with some reassurance that something was being done. There was no way he was just going to trust the word of Gael, after all, considering how soft-hearted and cowardly the vulpine had always been. Still, finding someone to be the enforcer... it was a bit of a rough task. He was off the table, considering he knew that Gael would never agree to it. Even if the lion knew that he had no intention of killing Dante – he didn't really care if the other died or lived, provided he got his retribution – the ardent would never believe that to be true. Elsweyr was off the table, considering she was injured and needed to remain home – not to mention she probably wouldn't want to return to The Pitt's territory anytime soon. Moth wasn't an option either, considering even if she would observe his current punishment, she was currently Tanglewood's only medic. That left only a few options, one of whom had just half heartedly seemingly flip flopped from side to side right in front of them. Still, he trusted her more than anybody else present who was up to the task.
A soft hum left the lion before he finally spoke, his tail flicking behind him, "I believe that an enforcer would be an acceptable compromise. Although... I do not want exactly that. Mainly because I believe that Arrow would make an acceptable enforcer, considering she is our current vassal of military. However..." He glanced in Arrow's direction, taking in her ghostly visage for a moment before continuing, "...She isn't exactly in a state to be beating anyone down, eye for an eye style. Instead, I propose this: Arrow is still the enforcer, but she instead just keeps an eye on Dante from afar. She pops in occasionally, and makes sure that his punishment is truly of a suitable level for his crime, and that he isn't... cheating it, somehow. She's merely an observer, to make sure that Dante is truly serving his sentence. Then, when you deem Dante's punishment to be over, Arrow leaves your territory completely, knowing that retribution has properly been served." It seemed simple and reasonable enough for him, especially considering Arrow's sudden change of heart. Perhaps that would be enough to have Gael trust her, if only to observe Dante's punishment until it was either fulfilled, or he died as a result of it – either worked.
Looking between Gael and Arrow, Aurum then rumbled, "You heard her. We don't want any kind of war, we just want to make sure that the one who hurt our friend and groupmate is truly being punished properly. So, if you are alright with those terms – and Arrow is alright with doing such a job – I will take my patrol and return to our home." He hoped that the ardent – and Arrow – accepted the proposition, considering he really just wanted to go home. This was exhausting, and ultimately all Tanglewood wanted was justice. Not some kind of righteous war.
At the very least, it seemed as though the solution before him was obvious. Gael's suggestion of enforcing law did appeal to his sense of justice, and provided him with some reassurance that something was being done. There was no way he was just going to trust the word of Gael, after all, considering how soft-hearted and cowardly the vulpine had always been. Still, finding someone to be the enforcer... it was a bit of a rough task. He was off the table, considering he knew that Gael would never agree to it. Even if the lion knew that he had no intention of killing Dante – he didn't really care if the other died or lived, provided he got his retribution – the ardent would never believe that to be true. Elsweyr was off the table, considering she was injured and needed to remain home – not to mention she probably wouldn't want to return to The Pitt's territory anytime soon. Moth wasn't an option either, considering even if she would observe his current punishment, she was currently Tanglewood's only medic. That left only a few options, one of whom had just half heartedly seemingly flip flopped from side to side right in front of them. Still, he trusted her more than anybody else present who was up to the task.
A soft hum left the lion before he finally spoke, his tail flicking behind him, "I believe that an enforcer would be an acceptable compromise. Although... I do not want exactly that. Mainly because I believe that Arrow would make an acceptable enforcer, considering she is our current vassal of military. However..." He glanced in Arrow's direction, taking in her ghostly visage for a moment before continuing, "...She isn't exactly in a state to be beating anyone down, eye for an eye style. Instead, I propose this: Arrow is still the enforcer, but she instead just keeps an eye on Dante from afar. She pops in occasionally, and makes sure that his punishment is truly of a suitable level for his crime, and that he isn't... cheating it, somehow. She's merely an observer, to make sure that Dante is truly serving his sentence. Then, when you deem Dante's punishment to be over, Arrow leaves your territory completely, knowing that retribution has properly been served." It seemed simple and reasonable enough for him, especially considering Arrow's sudden change of heart. Perhaps that would be enough to have Gael trust her, if only to observe Dante's punishment until it was either fulfilled, or he died as a result of it – either worked.
Looking between Gael and Arrow, Aurum then rumbled, "You heard her. We don't want any kind of war, we just want to make sure that the one who hurt our friend and groupmate is truly being punished properly. So, if you are alright with those terms – and Arrow is alright with doing such a job – I will take my patrol and return to our home." He hoped that the ardent – and Arrow – accepted the proposition, considering he really just wanted to go home. This was exhausting, and ultimately all Tanglewood wanted was justice. Not some kind of righteous war.
— Reggan