Lex wanted to make sure that Zeek never allowed anyone to risk the safety of the people or get in the way of his duties, and wanted to make that clear.
"That includes that old lady. You can love or care for her, but your responsibilities must come first as an innumerable amount of lives are resting on your shoulders,"
Zeek nodded his head and took on board Lex's advice, while he was also eager and ready to begin implementing changes and creating a great place to live.
He finally had the chance to change his life and that of many others who struggled in similar ways to him, so was eager to begin, but was also eager to begin strengthening himself in order to spread his wings and influence in the Lower Plains.
The more territory he had, the more people he could protect and provide with better lives, while growing stronger was the natural thing for all cultivators to aim to do.
