Swiftcurrent Creek who do you think you are? who do you think i am?

if only aria was more stubborn, she would've asked what he meant. or would've suggested that he plummet her rank to punishment just to prove his love to his wife. but she could only stare at him, even as he looked away, and nod solemnly when he turned back. she understood. not really, but she did. 

"i patrol a lot," she told him with a small smile, eyes glittering, "i didn't used to do that-- i don't think. but the borders are peaceful."