[ She looks at him, thinking that question is strange and rather useless. ]
The way you might lead has little to do with me, aside from what you might involve my broodmates in. But they, of course, have their own minds and are free to make their own choices, despite my protests or censure.
[ This is true. Mostly. She certainly lets Ren move freely... She is a bit more possessive with Steve, not yet certain he has what it takes to survive, and in a way she longs to shield him from all this. From Bucky. From Sam. She has done little to act upon this, tries to show respect, but as the size of their brood shrinks, the pressure inside of her to protect him grows darker.]
As for myself... I would not be in your purview.
[ He would never lead her. She is not asking him for her sake. She is asking him to take the reigns on a group of emotionally volatile men and women, and rather than indulging their weaknesses, embolden them to be a stronger, more focused group. United in trust and respect for him. Perhaps the Prince would be a better choice, but he has already refused the honor. ]
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The way you might lead has little to do with me, aside from what you might involve my broodmates in. But they, of course, have their own minds and are free to make their own choices, despite my protests or censure.
[ This is true. Mostly. She certainly lets Ren move freely... She is a bit more possessive with Steve, not yet certain he has what it takes to survive, and in a way she longs to shield him from all this. From Bucky. From Sam. She has done little to act upon this, tries to show respect, but as the size of their brood shrinks, the pressure inside of her to protect him grows darker.]
As for myself... I would not be in your purview.
[ He would never lead her. She is not asking him for her sake. She is asking him to take the reigns on a group of emotionally volatile men and women, and rather than indulging their weaknesses, embolden them to be a stronger, more focused group. United in trust and respect for him. Perhaps the Prince would be a better choice, but he has already refused the honor. ]