A soft exhale could be heard from K'nahli's direction shortly after K'ile had concluded speaking. Gently combing her fingers though her silk-like hair, she slowly reopened her eyes once more and stood up from the log where she had been sitting.
"If you would permit me elder, there is something I wish to add" K'nahli requested humbly as she brought her glance to meet with K'deki's, though began making her way closer to the fire without awaiting confirmation.
As she drew within touching distance of the fire, K'nahli's eyes remained momentarily fixated on the flames that spurned and flickered before her. She blinked slowly as she took a moment to articulate her thoughts before finally raising her head upwards and turning her gaze upon her tribekin. In that moment, it was almost as though her perpetual gaze was being fed by the flames themselves as her blazing, gem-like eyes of sulphur immediately lit up with passion, reflecting the flare from smouldering hearth that continued burning alongside her.
"There have been many opinions shared and feelings expressed here today. Yet I stand before you now, my brothers and sisters, not to offer yet another possible solution... nor a critical evaluation on those who have spoken before me. Rather, I wish to remind each and every one of you that we... are a family" K'nahli announced clearly in a moderate tone, her eyes hopping from one tribe member to the next as she did so. Such words were almost odd coming from the young miqo'te's mouth, though they were nothing short of the truth.
"Harsh times are upon us and Azeyma would further test our will and perseverance. Regardless of individual opinion, we are united in the belief that our tribe can and will continue to thrive" she continued while reigning a closed fist in to her chest to emphasise her words as her eyes continued to scan through each individual face as though personally directing her speech to every target that became trapped within her fiery gaze.
"This meeting was called upon in the name of our tribe, with concern carried for the future well-being of our already decaying state" she added before pausing briefly, lowering her eyelids as though she were being lulled into a peaceful slumber.
"Our situation is not ideal and while many options may exist for us, it is evident that none of them are choices any of us would readily make on a whim" the girl explained with some lament as she paused for another brief moment before slowly unveiling her crimson irises. Her gaze hopped once again from member to member, this time her expression resembled one more gentle and somber.
"I seek not to patronize anyone here, but no one person knows what is best for us and the final decision made on this matter will not be one made out of selfish ideals or from mutual favours" K'nahli continued as her eyes then shift towards K'ile, as she prepared to address him particularly though not exclusively.
"Brother K'ile, while I share with you in hesitation at the thought of subjecting ourselves to the aid of outsiders, it is not wise to dismiss such a path so rashly. The well-being and continued thriving of our tribe is of paramount concern. If it is deemed that accepting their help is our best option then we must be willing to embrace our grievances for the betterment of the tribe" K'nahli's brow furrowed once more as she addressed the tia, hoping to convey her sincerity in her reluctance to accept outside aid.
The girl slowly removed her glance from the tia and looked before herself once more to address the majority of the congregated tribe.
"I expect not of anyone here to come to like the decision on this matter, but I beseech to all of you that you embrace it wholly and not bicker against it. Regardless of what is decided, we must be united and support the decision if we are to thrive".
K'nahli's glance then slowly met with that of K'mih's. Her bi-colour eyes had always given her an extraordinarily, gentle appearance as her enchanting gaze drew a beautiful infusion of fluorite and amethyst. The calamine-haired miqo'te had the most pacifying of effects on K'nahli whenever they would make eye contact.
"Division.... will only be the catalyst to our own downfall" she added following a final, brief pause after having became momentarily trapped within her younger sister's gaze.
Glancing back over her shoulder towards K'deiki, K'nahli offered her a brief nod before returning to her seat alongside K'yohko. She had no idea if her words would have any weight with anyone within the tribe. All she could do now was hope.
"If you would permit me elder, there is something I wish to add" K'nahli requested humbly as she brought her glance to meet with K'deki's, though began making her way closer to the fire without awaiting confirmation.
As she drew within touching distance of the fire, K'nahli's eyes remained momentarily fixated on the flames that spurned and flickered before her. She blinked slowly as she took a moment to articulate her thoughts before finally raising her head upwards and turning her gaze upon her tribekin. In that moment, it was almost as though her perpetual gaze was being fed by the flames themselves as her blazing, gem-like eyes of sulphur immediately lit up with passion, reflecting the flare from smouldering hearth that continued burning alongside her.
"There have been many opinions shared and feelings expressed here today. Yet I stand before you now, my brothers and sisters, not to offer yet another possible solution... nor a critical evaluation on those who have spoken before me. Rather, I wish to remind each and every one of you that we... are a family" K'nahli announced clearly in a moderate tone, her eyes hopping from one tribe member to the next as she did so. Such words were almost odd coming from the young miqo'te's mouth, though they were nothing short of the truth.
"Harsh times are upon us and Azeyma would further test our will and perseverance. Regardless of individual opinion, we are united in the belief that our tribe can and will continue to thrive" she continued while reigning a closed fist in to her chest to emphasise her words as her eyes continued to scan through each individual face as though personally directing her speech to every target that became trapped within her fiery gaze.
"This meeting was called upon in the name of our tribe, with concern carried for the future well-being of our already decaying state" she added before pausing briefly, lowering her eyelids as though she were being lulled into a peaceful slumber.
"Our situation is not ideal and while many options may exist for us, it is evident that none of them are choices any of us would readily make on a whim" the girl explained with some lament as she paused for another brief moment before slowly unveiling her crimson irises. Her gaze hopped once again from member to member, this time her expression resembled one more gentle and somber.
"I seek not to patronize anyone here, but no one person knows what is best for us and the final decision made on this matter will not be one made out of selfish ideals or from mutual favours" K'nahli continued as her eyes then shift towards K'ile, as she prepared to address him particularly though not exclusively.
"Brother K'ile, while I share with you in hesitation at the thought of subjecting ourselves to the aid of outsiders, it is not wise to dismiss such a path so rashly. The well-being and continued thriving of our tribe is of paramount concern. If it is deemed that accepting their help is our best option then we must be willing to embrace our grievances for the betterment of the tribe" K'nahli's brow furrowed once more as she addressed the tia, hoping to convey her sincerity in her reluctance to accept outside aid.
The girl slowly removed her glance from the tia and looked before herself once more to address the majority of the congregated tribe.
"I expect not of anyone here to come to like the decision on this matter, but I beseech to all of you that you embrace it wholly and not bicker against it. Regardless of what is decided, we must be united and support the decision if we are to thrive".
K'nahli's glance then slowly met with that of K'mih's. Her bi-colour eyes had always given her an extraordinarily, gentle appearance as her enchanting gaze drew a beautiful infusion of fluorite and amethyst. The calamine-haired miqo'te had the most pacifying of effects on K'nahli whenever they would make eye contact.
"Division.... will only be the catalyst to our own downfall" she added following a final, brief pause after having became momentarily trapped within her younger sister's gaze.
Glancing back over her shoulder towards K'deiki, K'nahli offered her a brief nod before returning to her seat alongside K'yohko. She had no idea if her words would have any weight with anyone within the tribe. All she could do now was hope.
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Characters: Andre Winter (Hy'ur) / K'nahli Yohko (Miqo'te)
