Sleeping Dragon Ride of the Valkyries

Once he saw the Heda readying herself to speak, Goliath quickly became quiet and immediately stopped talking.

Listening intently, he tried to come up with some form of a response. There surely was some redeeming achievement he had done for this pack that she would aknowledge.. Had he not caught the trespasser, and break his leg as he was told? Had he not chased the large black cat that was sure to attack her, or bring an abnormally large swan to the food reserves? His loyalty before was unbroken, and there were so many examples and reasons he wanted to explain, The only thing that prevented him from speaking was his grevious lack of proper communication.

His mind finally began to settle, "Goliath served before" he decided to say. It was a true statement, and he hoped the Heda understood what he meant. What else could he explain in his tight budget? "Goliath near-die for pack.." he rumbled, "Goliath taken away by evil tongue" he continued, recalling how he was persuaded to his nearly-certain death by the damned pirates. He began to feel bits of anger rising, Goliath risked his life before, did she not realize he would do it again?  He lifted his gaze to glance at his previous leader, she had to know he would do it again.

Still, he would show no disrespect, and Goliath remained disciplined. Diverting his gaze, he finished his explanation: "Goliath serve again". He lowered his head once more, and bowed. He would keep this stance until she would speak once more.