It was public knowledge that father had gathered mare's from all across the islands. It was no surprise that he would have a comment about Salem, but it was one that makes Nico smile. His own girl from Salem was fantastic and Isagol was just as interesting. Nico wonders if he is becoming more like his father every day. Attracting the exotic mare's of a far away island. It was fun, but even Nico knows fun is temporary. Having a stable home was best.

He nods his head when Solomon mentions Nyimara. He has heard plenty of stories about her evil deeds from his mother just recently. Not to mention everything she had put the Cove through last year. It was the mention of his brother that perks his interest. Nico is silent as his face studies his father's. Nico nods again, but notes to inquire more later. He still had a feeling father came here for more than just idle chit chat.

A sigh of relief leaves his lips once his father said the Cove was doing better. He was glad to gear it even though he could tell nothing was as it used to be. Nico had plenty life left to live, but he has learn the world was ever changing. Something bad could always swoop in. What you have one day could be gone the next. Time was precious so every moment he spends with his family was important. His ears perk as father shares some advice about having a good Queen. He nods in agreement.

Is Lucine truly ready to take on that kind of responsibility? She had said she was and so far she was an extraordinary mother to their son. He felt confident she could raise their children to take on the world. He only wonders what she might do under real pressure. His attention diverts back to Solomon when he asked about the Inlet's structure. "I have opened the Inlet for many opportunities of growth. I want to see Tinuvel flourish with life and new families." He takes a breath.

"I have named a lead mare, Lucine, but her duty is to the day to day running of the herd while I am busy." Not the same as the power father gave his Queens, but a title nonetheless. "Then I have two Aeldormen who help protect the land, but have their own families to care for." Though he has not heard much from either in some time. Loupgaru has been much too quiet since Lati's death, but he knew better than to bother his mentor when he was upset. Then again he had a new mare to take up his time.

"Paravti has stayed as my Rada, my leading advisor." It was only fitting he gave his sister a title. After all the Inlet would be not his without her.