CMO post for Xander

[kingshaming]

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[kingshaming]

No, nothing that needs attention right this moment.

[He pauses, unsure how to broach this. He was a skilled speaker through years of practice. But casual conversation was... difficult. Even with his own family. That was part of the current issue, in fact]

I wanted to speak with you outside business.

[brynwieldr]

...business--oh, you mean beyond ruling.

[Really, Leo, you knew that. He nods and gestures to the other chair]

I'd be happy to have a conversation, brother. Sit, please. I'd stand and move the chair myself but, well. You saw my back yesterday.

[Not the sun this time, just a strange thorny tree Leo is allergic to. He'd backed into it after swimming and got some nasty scars and hives. A few potions will fix that but still]

[kingshaming]

Seems the outdoors are out to attack you even more then usual lately.

[He chuckles, pulling out the seat]

[brynwieldr]

Ugh, it is.

[Leo pinches the bridge of his nose with a groan]

I am a mage, a chancellor and law-writer, not an outdoorsman. And what sort of tree has thorns that large?

[kingshaming]

[If he was in a teasing mood he might had made mention of that being ironic coming form the holder of Brynhildr. But he doesn't.]

A very effective one.

[brynwieldr]

It isn't very effective if the animals and birds can't get to the seeds to spread them around...but I doubt you want to discuss my issues, Xander. They're boring, I assure you.

[kingshaming]

Actually... I did come here intending to ask after your wellbeing.

[brynwieldr]

[Leo blinks.]

I...see. Are there rumors I am unwell?

[Who ratted him out about that stress-induced stomach flu last week, or the fever and collapse the week before?]

[kingshaming]

Rumors? No.

[Though Xander knows all, sees all- okay no, he doesn't know the details. Leo is very good at hiding things.]

But you have been working non stop from the moment the war ended.

[brynwieldr]

Of course I have been. You appointed me your chancellor, Xander, and it's my job to write up the drafts and see that your laws are implemented, particularly ones that in ten or twenty years will be beneficial for Nohr. I haven't much time to rest.

[kingshaming]

Yes, but you are my brother first.

[He sighs, rubbing the spot between his eyes where all his tension seemed to build. He hadn't intended to make this a confrontation.]

Of course I want you to be healthy and content.

[brynwieldr]

[Leo's a bit touchy about this topic, sorry. He realizes it, however, and takes a deep breath]

I know. I'm sorry, Xander. Still, I'm happy to put anything and everything aside to ensure the success of your rule and our homeland. It's what I've trained to do my entire life.

[kingshaming]

I understand. This is what we risked our lives and the lives of everyone in Nohr to accomplish. As a King I could ask nothing more of you.

... as your brother I realize I have set you from one battle right into another.

[brynwieldr]

Perhaps, but this battle is something I've been anticipating. It's not going to be easy to force reform on the country, after all. We've always known that.