Duskfire Glacier I've got this energy beneath my feet

Confusion filled his expression. I have no desire to lead, brother. That has not been on my mind. He had only just found his brother again, and he didn't want to do anything that would make him leave. But he genuinely was not interested in his brother's rank. Isso was a much better leader than he could ever be.

He appreciated his brother's words. He hoped he could be what Lane needed, but he was really just kind of figuring things out as he went. He had just been honest about his feelings with Lane and had been persistent in his desire to court her. He considered himself lucky that she had feelings for him in return. 

Thank you, he said. But he could see the weak smile on his brother's face. Tuulu knew him better than most, at least here, and he knew he wasn't keen on sharing his burdens with those around him. Do not do that, Isso, he said, his tone serious. I know something is troubling you.