Katniss, despite being a warrior, had the ability to be welcoming and diplomatic. Being a warrior was great for protecting her home, but being a leader helped her navigate the different sorts of personalities she would encounter. It was no surprise that her time as a queen had served her well. As a warrior, she had served in battles and brought victory to her home. But as a queen, she had been able to navigate them to miss a war that she knew they could not win. So even though she has the scars to show she is skilled in battle, she hopes that per gentle personality will be a beacon to others to know that she is good and true.
As the other thanks her for the welcome, she offers her a soft smile and a gentle nod. The other continues, asking how her Night Court feels about strange newcomers. She is silent a moment, thinking back to when she had been a newcomer. She had come in a time of need and had helped her court with her strength and words of wisdom. They had welcomed her with open arms and she had vowed to do the same. “We welcome all newcomers, so long as their hearts are true.” They had opened themselves up to individuals that only meant them harm. Those had been driven out, thankfully, but they still welcomed each individual. No judgement would be made unless they had shown their true colors and posed an immediate thread. As Night Court’s Champion of Battle, Katniss paid special mind to all newcomers, keeping them on her radar until they proved themselves worthy. But she would never deny anyone a home without just cause. Perhaps that was why she was so open and willing to lead the stranger into her home. Perhaps showing her just of lovely of a place this is might encourage her to stay and become one of them permanently.
Katniss leads her towards the center of Denocte, where the hustle and bustle of the citizens still rages on even though the sun has all but set. When they crest the hill, she looks to the stranger, to Castalla. She seems in awe of its beauty and Katniss knows that look. She will never grow tired of seeing Denocte under the flickering of candlelight. She wishes Metaphor was still here. He appreciated this very same view.
Her question is slightly off topic and Katniss wonders where it stems from. Not many who come to Novus are immediately asking about magic, so she makes a mental note to watch what she says. She will not lay all her cards out for the other to see, not yet at least. “The ground is seeping with it.” There was so much magic and mystery of Novus, many of which is still waiting to be unlocked. “You ask a strange question for only having just arrived.” She is unsure what to think. Should she be cautious of the warrior? Or would her hesitancy be seen as threatening. She was only looking out for what was best for Denocte, for herself, and for her son.
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