Try to stop time in the aftermath.

Last post from me!

Malachi would appreciate her support come morning, when the reality of his decision had had a night to settle in. He hoped her attitude toward him was genuine, and that his concern she'd just suggested him as leader to wipe the job from her own paws would not prove true.

If he had known of her desire to hunt, he may have deigned to follow. The chase would prove a welcome distraction, and it would be good to be with another. Though Danica had stained her slate today, the Kalderon was not willing to give up on the woman easily. But he did not think of asking, and so he merely gave Danica a nod in farewell. "I'll see you come morning." With that, he drew away, leaving Danica to her evening plans and hoping to claim a final night of sleep before he took hold of the responsibilities he'd thrown so fast upon his crown.