Rhone can see all those that have gathered and in his infinite wisdom, he knows that all of them are capable of leading Dusk into an era of peace and prosperity. All are qualified and Rhone would be more than happy to advise any of them, should Dusk Court feel them worthy. Already he is preparing his speech to share with whoever wins that he will advise them, just as he has advised the Sovereigns before. Dusk Court means everything to him and he would continue on serving, perhaps even until the day he took his last breath.
But then Vespera is speaking and Rhone’s attention is drawn to her. He listens quietly to all she has said and he knows what she is doing. She is making sure they know what they are getting into, that they are confident that they can do the job. Rhone has said similar things before, so he’s well versed in this sort of logic. But he remains silent.
The words she has spoken to him are like a knife through his heart. His heart has loved and lost, that much is true. Rhone has had to make a tough decision. He has already told Luvena he can no longer see her romantically. After all, Dusk calls to him and he has to answer. He has to give his court and his Goddess all of himself, even if it is painful to do so.
But despite this, he knows he is ready. "Thank you Goddess, you give us much to chew on." He knows that he has what it takes to guide Dusk Court into greatness and if not them, then guide the new sovereign. He is confident in this and it makes his heart feel a little better and a little more blessed.
