Mara was quickly proving that she really was more clever than the average child. Her refined choice of words even for being so young was amazing to say the least and Zelda was truly impressed. Then again, she was an odd mixture, she knew her lineage, her mother didn’t keep it a secret from her when she first came here, and gave birth to the child right before Zelda’s eyes, but Zelda wondered if it was part of her blood, or mixture of that made her so different than the others. She hadn’t met Warpaint, the other brightly colored child, but she wondered if she was similar and was quite curious to what she was like now. Though she kept her focus on Mara Sov for now.

Healing was a no go, though Zelda wouldn’t lie Taviora did need healers she knew it was not a course that many found enjoyable. It was just Zelda following in her mother and her grandmother’s paths as well as perhaps a little bit of pressure on her grandfather’s part to keep her safe. Regardless, the choice of words Mara used in describing diplomacy was interesting, and true. It was hard, Zelda knew that more than anyone. ”I think I make it harder by trying to keep the peace with everyone.” She said with a light laugh, ”I know it’s hard, and perhaps impossible, but if I can make the lives of those around me better I have to try.” She added knowing it was in her blood but truly wishing for peace to fall back over Moladion so those that lived here would be free to do as they pleased once more.

The girls next question bid a quick reply to form upon Zelda’s lips though. That was obvious, to her at least, but she knew Mara Sov still had a lot to learn, ”Knowing the why someone is doing or has done something is more important than knowing what they are doing. If you know why they do the things they do, you can predict what they may do next, especially if you already know what they are doing now as well.” She starts, thinking particularly about Iromar in these moments, how they are hunting Arace, what they may do if they caught her. She didn’t know for sure, but she couldn’t stop them from doing anything until she got the truth from Diveen either, still she continued on, ” Knowing what they are doing in the present won’t tell you what they are going to do next if you don’t know why it is they are doing it. It isn’t a guarantee, I know, but by empathizing and understanding, I could maybe head them off before they make their next move.” She said with a smile.

Though at Mara’s apology at the end of her own words, Zelda shook her head still smiling at her, Do not apologize you are simply asking a question, but that is my answer, my belief. I don’t expect everyone to understand why I do the things I do or even understand… I give myself more trouble than anyone else in Moladion by doing this, but I still feel it is right in my heart and I don’t think I could turn a blind eye if I tried.” She was certain the girl would understand to some degree, but Zelda was the type of wolfess to display her heart for all to see. It got her hurt, over and over, but she still did it anyway, cause if she didn’t she knew she would fall to the shadows that constantly tried to grip everyone it could.

Mara’s quest though seemed like one Zelda expected after their talk. With Alistair’s promotion soon on the horizon his current rank would be open and it would do Zelda’s heart and mind a lot of good knowing someone so young, someone who would learn how she and the lands worked and molded it into themselves would do there. Though apparently the girl didn’t know Zelda as Zelda knew her, and this meeting taught Zelda all the more about her which brought even more warmth to her heart. She gave a wry smile, though she supposed with her last answers it was fairly obvious she was indeed Zelda, Guardian Deity, of the forest. ”I am indeed, Zelda, the lady of the forest as you called me. I don’t need any formalities though, Mara Sov, you can just call me Zelda.” She started her tail waving lightly behind her, ”I have known you before you even had your eyes and ears open, but you have brought much peace to my mind today in seeing how you have grown already. It’s a pleasure to truly meet you, and get to know you.”

She dipped her head to the girl a smile on her muzzle all the while as her tail waved through the leaves. ”I think it would be my honor for you to someday climb my ranks. I can tell already you will do amazing things so long as you put your mind to it.” She was still a child yet, but Zelda knew she owed her much already. Bringing her a little piece of light and hope this day, reminding her what was important. Her members, her family of Taviora. She would make sure Mara Sov got the best teachers and help she could get if it meant she reached her goals.