Firefly Glen Come, come to your brother (thou shalt not die)

Alaric didn't like his own voice exactly, but he did enjoy talking. But who didn't? That was his question? And frankly this was how he survived, by talking, teaching, story telling. There was quite a swelling of voice and laugher. So he could see how this would be an issue for someone who wasn't used to it.

Because you're a soldier? So your leader makes it that duty is more important than love? But isn't love a type of duty too? And isn't it an honor to earn the love of a good woman or man if you swing towards the latter? Listen I've met soldiers in my life and some of the only reason they had managed to stay alive, was because they had a reason at home to stay alive. Just saying.

The dark male held up his front paws in a don't yell at the messenger gesture. Then he frowned. If nothing else maybe you can learn some new fighting moves from the dancing. Dancing is pretty good show of athleticism, grace and maneuvers. You have to have a lot of control to dance.