[ Mako obeys, and misses the warmth of him when he lets go of her. Now is not the time for tenderness, she reminds herself -- they're in the middle of a war, and the primary objective is to keep the king alive, and win it.
[He shakes his head a little because he has no idea what he'd say to them right now, if he were called to make a speech. Raleigh's not a king of speeches anyway, he's a man who lets his presence and his talent speak for him these days.]
You father told me once that sometimes it's more powerful to just let the men see you. To make them see who they're fighting for.
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I hope it doesn't come to that. [Another squeeze to her fingers and then he lets go.]
Walk with me among the men for a while.
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She nods, and follows after him. ]
Do you intend to say anything to them?
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You father told me once that sometimes it's more powerful to just let the men see you. To make them see who they're fighting for.