[rubs at his eyes to wipe away the laughter tears, coughing and sitting up, then looks off towards where Nimue's voice came from]

You've been given a difficult task, one you may never feel wholly prepared for. But you've been placed there for a reason, and many people not only depend on you now, but will support you through both difficult and good times. You are not alone.

There are those who would try to take advantage of your inexperience for their own selfish desires. You will need to learn who you can trust with yourself and the lives of your people, and who you must treat with caution. It's those who love you as you are beyond what you represent that you will hold dear. Trust them. But don't be surprised if it takes time for you to sort that out.

Learn from your elders, but keep your mind open and prepared to go beyond tradition to do what is right, no matter how unorthodox it may seem. Your position allows you to transcend old laws and write new ones for the betterment of all.

But most of all, you will learn to love your people because they are yours. And you are theirs.

Grow strong. Be wise. Learn compassion. Hold joy dear. You will do just fine if you hold to those.