If Ingo believed he was going to steal the credit for handling the animals, he would be in for a rather rude awakening... because Grindan wasn't an idiot. Up until the bull had decided to make its charge at him, he had been free to observe the situation as it unfolded from his position rather easily. However, as the decision on what to do with the Ranch slid into place, an alternative idea tickled the Executioners fancy... One that would satisfy his short term goals easily enough, but also present King Ganondorf with a useful tool going forward. 

...Provided of course, said tool didn't get itself broken due to having ideas of its own. 

Grindan turned to Talon for the first time since the fat bastard had arrived. With the bull restrained for the time being, even from his position with his knee on the animal to keep it down, the Executioner could still meet the eyes of those he was talking to. "[color=f26522]Good. This saves me the trouble of having to find you Talon.[/color]" The implications of what would have happened if Grindan had needed to hunt Talon down were left unsaid. "[color=f26522]To get you up to speed, due to the pleas of your brother Ingo to his majesty, King Ganondorf has decided that Lon Lon Ranch needs a change in management. The Ranch is no longer yours. All your claims to the Ranch are null and void.[/color]"

Grindan had considered how this scene was going to play out a few times since the order had come down... but he had to admit that there was something to be said about making it clear that the reason the man was about to lose everything was because his brother had made the request felt... [i]satisfyingly cruel[/i]. It also ensured that Ingo [i]needed[/i] to stay in the King's good graces because without his protection, betraying his brother would likely have [i]violent consequences[/i].  

Turning back to the two candidates, a smile grew under his helm. "[color=f26522]As for the new owner of the Lon Lon Ranch. Having reviewed the facts presented to me... I believe a solution has presented itself that will prove satisfactory to his majesty. Ingo![/color]" He barked, fully aware that doing so would make the man jump at this point. "[color=f26522]...You presented an argument that Malon was, at this point in time, ill equipped to run the business side of the Ranch. A fair point... but I also noticed that the young lady has a way with animals that is difficult for people to learn. So here is my judgement.[/color]"

"[color=f26522]The Lon Lon Ranch will belong to the young Malon. She is its new owner. However, since she is young and currently lacks the education to run the Ranch by herself, her Uncle Ingo will be in charge of the business side of things [i]and[/i] her education in such matters until she is of age and knowledge to run things herself.[/color]" 

Focusing on Ingo directly, Grindan added forcefully in order to cut off any protest from the man "[color=f26522]IN EXCHANGE for this service. If the Ranch is operating in an acceptable condition and Malon is properly prepared to run the Ranch herself when the time comes, I believe his Majesty could make use of a man like yourself for a higher calling, Ingo. The former parasites that were called nobility under the old king are largely dead, in exile or unaccounted for with their lands, holdings and possessions reclaimed by the throne. King Ganondorf will need loyal, competent men and women to manage these lands in his stead... and an ambitious man who knows how to follow the commands of his Majesty while achieving results has the opportunity to rise [i]very high[/i] in King Ganondorf's Hyrule.[/color]"  

He allowed a moment of quiet after the judgement was made. Gave him a chance to see how the trio would respond to the news.     
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