238 The road to better (part 2)

Malachi became thoughtful thinking of the conversation he had with Ares and the ones he had with his people. "Mostly politics." He replied. "Speaking to people today I realized… I don't know much about being a ruler. All that I know is from my father and I didn't like his ways. There is a lot I need to do and change." 

She narrowed her eyes. "What made you think so?" 

"I found out that I don't know much about my people. I always thought I was alone in my thoughts when my father was alive. I dared do nothing because I thought I was the odd one. Something had to be wrong with me for thinking differently when everyone else didn't protest. I was wrong. There are many who think like me. More people than I could imagine." 

Ravina nodded. "Everyone is afraid to be the odd one so they all try to blend in until one sticks out and people follow."

They exchanged an understanding look and she gave him an encouraging smile.