In his primitive mind he tried to compare it to his role as a drone. There were many drones like himself, and they did the general busy work, protecting the queen, patrolling the perimeter of the nest. He wasn't sure if this role entailed all of that, but protecting the pumpkin seeds was something he could do.
Perhaps he may of been suited for the kings guard best, but then that required both brains and brawn, and there were stronger students then him. Like that reptilian boil, for starters. Perhaps he could learn something off of him?
Curious, he sought out the one known as brute.
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