"Don't fret Elara, there is nothing wrong with having a tender quality, it makes for good leaders in my eyes. And I didn't mean it as an insult, but rather a compliment. Hardened hearts tend to wage wars after all." He stayed silent for a moment, just enjoying the pleasant pace they'd been going, it felt relaxing in a familiarity. Where the hasty ride here had reminded him of his free nature, this more consistent and steady pace reminded him of his royal one. "As we can both attest I'm sure, a leader who can't open their heart to their people or anyone else's will either seclude themselves, or kill of anyone who refuses their ways. Although I won't talk ill of my own father, we often quarreled about how his kingdom was ran."