Sleeping Dragon Quit this city

She did not expect that answer and paused to contemplate it. Wildfire now felt the resentment simmering inside her swing in an entirely different direction, now aimed at those who would try to deny Freyja the honor and nobility that was not only her birthright but also something she had earned through hard work. The emotional whiplash left the Bandrona at a bit of a loss. She supposed she was just glad that her feelings, however momentarily, had taken Freyja's side rather than remain pitted against her.

"I think you will make a brilliant leader, Frey, and anyone who disagrees is both stupid and blind," Wildfire said, speaking generally as well as to that small but grudging part of herself. She smiled genuinely at the girl. Despite her inherent fitness for the role, Freyja would inevitably face adversity; it was just a fact of life. But the logical part of Wildfire knew that Freyja would overcome it all.

"Sorry for drilling you a bit," she added, expression still soft. "It's just the first I'd heard of any of this and I was curious. But you'll do great." Wildfire spoke genuinely and managed to ignore the little green flame still flickering in the pit of her stomach.