[Morax is indeed shortly behind, taking in a slow, easy breath as fresh air shifts about them. it's-- different, that much is certain. it makes perfect sense, of course. no country would remain perfectly preserved while rulers come and go and life continues on, but... his attention drifts briefly to it all, lips pressed together before he turns to the guards.
there's no fear in him, nor anything intimidating. really, he stands almost like a rock, silent as Dohalim handles his own men. their wariness, Morax thinks, is a good thing. better they care enough to protect their sovereign than otherwise, no? it paints a picture of the man himself especially, seeing Dahnans and Renans alike in this circumstance. and... it swells his heart a little, when Dohalim stands before him.
he has to wonder, though, how likely an assassination plot is for Dohalim to deal with. the man doesn't seem to think himself worthy of much, and yet it's so clear that others revere him for his choices - and equally clear that, undoubtedly, others will resent him for that. Renans as a whole don't like the idea of equality. it's just something he'll have to see play out, really, as things continue. on top of how to handle the ruler himself and whatever the man is willing to offer him of his time, he's a bit lost in thought.]
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there's no fear in him, nor anything intimidating. really, he stands almost like a rock, silent as Dohalim handles his own men. their wariness, Morax thinks, is a good thing. better they care enough to protect their sovereign than otherwise, no? it paints a picture of the man himself especially, seeing Dahnans and Renans alike in this circumstance. and... it swells his heart a little, when Dohalim stands before him.
he has to wonder, though, how likely an assassination plot is for Dohalim to deal with. the man doesn't seem to think himself worthy of much, and yet it's so clear that others revere him for his choices - and equally clear that, undoubtedly, others will resent him for that. Renans as a whole don't like the idea of equality. it's just something he'll have to see play out, really, as things continue. on top of how to handle the ruler himself and whatever the man is willing to offer him of his time, he's a bit lost in thought.]