The general was not an advisor, nor did he sit on the Kings council. He knew very little of politics, but the one thing he did know was war. "I am not one to give opinions on such matters," he explained. The truth is, he didn't like peace. It was difficult for him and his men. Like a man at his study, with no books to read, no fires to tend, and no hobby to take part in. It didn't do well for morale on his men, and as a populace based on war, it was sowing seeds of discontent.<br/><br/>He grabbed his sword out of his sheath, and wiped the blood off of it with his cloak. He studied the ground around him for a stone good enough for sharpening. "I am simply a General," he continued. "I do not know what is best for the people, I simply know how to protect them. I trust in the King, and I believe he will succeed." Gaius was a bit surprised at the fact that she was in agreement with everyone else in the kingdom. As the 'perfect queen', she didn't sound very confident of her husband. Perhaps it was a test, to see if Gaius was on their side.<br/><br/>He found a stone, small, round, perfect and strong. He wet it with snow and fire, and ran it down the sharp edge of his sword. "He is a great king, even if I don't agree with everything he does." He didn't mean to throw that in, but it came out anyways.