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Eljay had never been too eager to be a leader himself. The only reason he stepped up was because Teya had asked it of him, back when, and it seemed that Maia and Teya both were in a rough spot. Sure, he had loved Wraen and Ibis too, in his own way, but it was nothing compared to them. It made sense at the time. Now, he wasn't so sure; he was weary and needed more space, and Maia and Teya had blossomed considerably. Time tended to heal at least some of the surface soreness.

It was therefore hard for him to empathise with wanting such a position, considering he had never coveted it himself. However, he did understand a thing or two about being insecure. He understood that she didn't want to get her hopes up, even though it hurt him that she thought so little of herself. I get that. It's okay to feel that way. Eljay smiled at Maia and touched her nose with his, gently.