“Derasan…” Banquo said slowly, is expression a little pained. “That’s not possible. It’s a childish notion. You must know it.” If not for the risk of getting the secret out, most pride members would’ve been better choices for the Player to dump his feelings and concerns on. As far as pep talks went, the striped lion was definitely at the bottom of the list.
“Is it really enough for you? And for her? Will you deny her the chance to be honest in front of her family and friends? Will you make her hide her feelings and sneak off to meet you in secret forever?” He was honest, perhaps but far too blunt to realize his friend might simply need comfort in these troubling times and not the confirmation that his situation could not be easily fixed. Banquo’s gaze hardened as he moved closer to a subject he’d rather not touch. “Will you deny her the chance to have a proper family… to have cubs? Do you want to ask that kind of sacrifice from her?”
