Sleeping Dragon Quit this city

She professed a great love for all the knowledge she was gaining from the Heda. Wildfire quashed a flare of jealousy at the time and care Thuringwethil must be spending on Freyja, grooming her for leadership. She wondered if the commander had ever even considered bumping her upward so that they could be partners in rank as well as life. Of course, Wildfire had never cared until now, so it was petty and stupid to suddenly feel resentful about it, but all the same...

She shook that thought away as she concentrated on Freyja's question. "It's a big responsibility," she began, "but an honor." That was both balanced and truthful, at least. "What makes you want to be a leader?" Wildfire countered. "What about it appeals to you?" she clarified, genuinely curious even if there was a slight ulterior motive behind the question.