[ While Ike wasn't showing any particular tics or anything to hint anything.. Ranulf began to have a hunch that maybe mentioning Soren wasn't a good idea. It probably weighed on the young man's mind, as a leader, to be here and not with everyone else. Things still had to be done. Ranulf would relate to some extent, as the Gallia king's right hand man.

But Ike hardly ever showed cracks from the pressure, did he? (And if he did, it was likely rare.) That worried but also intrigued Ranulf. Such a determined and resilient beorc...

Maybe the topic of beorc and laguz courting could alleviate the heavy topic earlier. He wants to be an easing presence to him, not a burdening one, after all. ]

Did they...? No wonder you turned out a good guy. [A playful wink. But he also genuinely meant that compliment. Greil was a good man; so by extension, his wife and children had to be, as well. ] So it looks like the beorc courtship might not be too different from ours, after all.

Maybe finding a potential contract here won't be so difficult for you if you keep that in mind and keep being your honest self. I think the dominants here might be lining up for you in a little while~.