Jorghan slumped back against the cushions, the alcohol and exhaustion combining to make him more honest than usual.
"I don't know how to do this. Combat? Strategy? Bloodline manipulation? All of that makes sense. But navigating what people expect emotionally while also making decisions that serve clan interests? I'm lost."
Jorghan felt it was all pointless, and having to develop relationships with people would only lead to disappointment; it was different when it came to blood.
Even though he had a lot of experience, dealing with the emotions of other people was always a tough job. You can't always please everyone.
"You have us," Swana pointed out.
"Mother is supposed to help with exactly this kind of thing. Let her manage the partner selection and relationship coordination. You focus on being the powerful clan head who makes the big decisions. Division of labor."
"That's basically what we planned," Jorghan admitted.
