The king stood tall and powerful, like an old bear watching over its territory. Over time Gaius had learned the ruler was a kind and gentle man, very unlike the previous reigns. Most of the Eathra rulers were feared, dangerous, and at times sadistic. They had war in their hearts and saw all of the other kingdoms as rightfully theirs. For the past three-hundred years they had been in a continuous state of war with the different kingdoms. This was the first time ever peace was on the table.<br/><br/>However Gaius did get along with Andronicus fairly well, even though they weren't necessarily friends, as the King didn't really have friends. The general walked alongside the King, taking in the palace and it's decor of paintings, weapons and fire. "I would do anything you need my king. But what of the remaining kings guard? I know that Commander Talus would feel belittled if I took over."<br/><br/>To be honest, Gaius didn't want a babysitting job. The only real action was at the wall, and as a royal guard there were very few threats aside from assassin's and town drunks. His men were already restless before the leave, like a pack of wolves with only a crow to share. To say they needed to stay home to guard one woman and her children, no matter her nobility and importance, was a bit of an insult for the great Cassian Legion. However Gaius suspected there was something else going on. To ask the greatest General of your land to protect your wife... perhaps war of a different kind was looming.