Not that he Expected!

Kaelith simply nodded at Liora before glancing at Maelona, who bowed her head respectfully and rose gracefully from her seat. Her movements were elegant, yet there was a subtle ignorance!

Kaelith then sat down, his expression resolute, "Although I was tempted by your offer, this is my tribe," he said firmly. "I cannot just abandon them when they need me."

Liora and Kaelene exchanged looks, their lips twitching in barely concealed frustration. They had practically laid out everything Kaelith had ever desired on a silver platter, and yet he remained steadfast...

Maelona glanced at Liora, her mind racing as she pieced together the underlying dynamics of the situation. 'I see...' she thought, a new understanding dawning on her.

Suddenly,

"WWWOOOOOOOO!!!"