❤️ owo something platonic ofc
JUDGMENT HAD BEEN HEAVY. The gilded conference room had done little to alleviate his anxieties o' reform. Though that had been the blessing of his mask, mind you; an air o' confidence had been properly feigned and he had seemed the composed leader. But within his heart he had still retained the doubts of a child, uncertainties that ate away at him. His mind had sang countless times of reform, let there be change and let him carry said change, yet naturally, there was opposition. They had been like vultures, circling the aether as they attempted to ascertain some semblance of weakness within him. He did not falter, for ne'er had they e'er instructed him to be faint of heart, to be of milk-and-water inclinations. He had seen far worse than those clerics could perceive within their craniums ( they had seen not the underbelly of strife as he had ).
THOUGH THE OTHER HAD OFFERED SUPPORT. Exiting the room he is pleased by the Lord Seeker's defense, relieved, even, that the elder had raised his voice to support him. Gerry was of no great youth, though one did not ascend to Knight-Divine at the age of thirty-three. They had whispered of him, claiming that such an esteemed position was far better suited for those of greater Templar experience. Though what experience he may have so lacked, he atoned for in his conviction and dedication to the Chantry, or so he liked to think. He offers unto Atreus a grateful smile, moving to kiss him softly upon the cheek in gratitude.
❝ Thanks for stepping up back there. I appreciate it. ❞