~For all his
wholehearted efforts, Brock is the often unheard voice of reason amongst a
flock of fiery egos and less than prudent politicians. Fortunately, for his
sake, patience, and sapient humility are strong virtues.
As a young courtier, Brock makes his debut as a precocious and level headed
addition to the Aneastas' council-a position that gives him a sense of responsibility
long before his cohorts (Regin and Cullen primarily) are introduced to the
idea. Still possessing a hint of juvenile audacity, but cursed with a conscience,
he plays the role of the adamant discourager whenever caught up in the questionable
situations organized or instigated by his friends. The role sticks with him
as he grows older and more prominent in his position-where his cautions concern
more serious matters.
Although perpetually at odds with Leandra on political matters, he's her confidant
and friend outside of council. Seemingly never preoccupied with his existence
outside his role as councilor (and counselor for that matter), Brock simply
stands aside--an open ear and sage advisor. He's attuned to more than what
is said aloud, and it's probably this talent that spares him his sanity in
keeping pace with Leandra. On a similar note, it's perhaps his slight temperament
and apparent disregard for being unappreciated that allows him to tolerate
her occasional imperiousness.
His relationship with Regin is not all together different-where Brock finds
himself often heard, but rarely listened to. He still, however, considers
himself a close friend. Having been something of an observant spectator in
Regin's early career, he's managed to figure him out-which is quite a feat
considering the people who play a more involved role in Regin's life have
never succeeded in doing so. In saying that, I suppose it wouldn't be inaccurate
to insert that Brock probably knows Regin better than Regin knows Regin.
