A Royal Gamble

[Bay]

"You have, have you?" The muscled creature stood up. The power in his body was plain to see, even though Gar easily stood a foot taller than him, he approached with easy confidence. He walked over to Sahltie and inspected him up and down.

"You are a citizen are you not? Your stance, your hair, even how you breathe. You're of our military. Yet," he circled the significantly smaller hobgoblin, "you do not wear your colors with pride. You follow an outsider. Why?"

Sahltie swallowed but answered immediately, "Your highness, I owe this half-orc a life debt. Her life takes priority over any personal honor."

Nirdrang smiled, some of his teeth had been broken but repaired with shining pearl and gold. He turned to Gar.

"So, you've saved the life of one of my soldiers as well as completed the trials. Most impressive."

He then circled Gar, inspecting her in turn.

"And all you ask for is citizenship?" He laughed, "Are you humble as well then warrior? Someone of your deeds could ask for more. Tell me, why just simple citizenship?"