Personal Duties

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Mateo watched the light from the fire grace itself over Leonan's features, the light from outside the window nearly gone. He watched as the warmer colors danced across the others flesh, seeming to give color to the pale skin tone.

Once the other began to speak he bunched his lips to the side in slight disapproving, his men and himself weren't fully equipped for the cold weather the north brought, more notably at ease in the sun and along their long beaches, the days hot and gracing them with the riches of their labor. However, despite that they still issued the militia a thick clothing that would fit under there armor, as to help atleast a tad with the lower temperatures.

He raised one of his callused hands to press against his exposed pectoral, he understood, no matter how much he disliked it, that he would need heavier clothing. His nipple was firm between his fingers and the skin had an overall chill to it.

His eyes, that had been staying on the others the entire time, relaxed slightly at finally being met with the ruby disks. He smiled slightly at the eye contact, but furrowed his brows slightly at the demand, he paused for a few seconds before stating, "I will agree with that, I only wish you will seek my advice on punishments as I seek your advice on your people." A bit forward, though he was always a person of touch, he placed a hand on one of Leonan's outstretched shins that was rested on the audimen, "I wish for us to be able to rely on each other equally and become comfortable with one another.." He allowed a slight lull before adding, "That may take time, but I'm a patient man when it comes to people."

He retracted his hands and watched as the other stood up, rising to his feet as well, a slight nod, "I thank you for your generosity, we will help to build more buildings in the future so there will be room to grow. For now I hope they don't cause you too much trouble of the mind and that your people may be able to return soon." He knew his responses could be overly worded at times, but he had so much to talk about.

He reighned himself in yet raised an eyebrow at the remark the other gave, "I want us to become near equals Leonan," he said this seriously, taking note of the way the curve of his shoulder blades stretched the skin of his pale back, "You will be able to make many of policy such as myself, the only difference is I wish to lead the people and ask that you consult me before putting policy in to effect." He was about to further the case of how important Leonan was to be as second in command, yet he stopped as he heard the door open and watched curiously as the woman entered.

Mateo nodded gratefully to her as he picked up the drink, dipping his head slightly, "Thank you kindly milady," He tipped his head slightly at Aaron, who care up beside him and thanked her as well for his glass, taking a sip he found himself relaxing as the warmth of the drink spread throughout his tensed muscles, releasing the ice from his bones, a soft approving moan feel from his lips, "Mm, Thank you indeed."