09-05-2018, 02:37 PM
[align=center][div style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 9pt; width: 55%; text-align: justify;"]There are many dynamics at play here; so many that young Melantha takes a moment of pause, considering thoughtfully which path she should take lest she threaten the treacherous balance between duty and morals. In response to Valkyr's introduction, Melantha nods. "I am Melantha," is her simple reply. Had Benny and the others not arrived, she might have said more, but Melantha dislikes large groups and clams up in the presence of those she does not know or trust. Cold olive hued eyes sweep over to inspect the faces of the new arrivals. Benny's appearance inspires a subtle rage within the mountain lioness--she never really liked people like him. However, she maintains a neutral composure as she understands that she cannot behave based off prejudice. Unless it's Dante.
Gabriel's words earn an approving nod from the strong arm. "I agree," she says in that low voice of hers. Finally, her gaze returns to Cosette, and the female thinks long and hard about how to respond. "If you truly want to help, how about you and I go fetch some more water so that Valkyr can finish his duties in time?" It makes no sense why they would just let him handle it on his own while they were all standing around and watching, anyways.
Gabriel's words earn an approving nod from the strong arm. "I agree," she says in that low voice of hers. Finally, her gaze returns to Cosette, and the female thinks long and hard about how to respond. "If you truly want to help, how about you and I go fetch some more water so that Valkyr can finish his duties in time?" It makes no sense why they would just let him handle it on his own while they were all standing around and watching, anyways.