Bearclaw Valley A little birdie told me...

There was a part of her that wondered if Burke had ever loved anything. From what she saw from his son, it did not seem that way. Though, Burke did show some kind of affection towards her children that Meldresi could only describe as "fatherly". It was possible that his lack of love for his trueborn children was circumstantial, but she had no way of knowing unless she heard the whole story. "Love is a business in a way. You give, and you get something in return. Everyone profits." She was vague about what was given and what was received, for it could be anything under the sun. It depended on the two people.


"A little cliché isn't it?" She smirked at Scarlett's fairytale idea of a love proposal. Kove must have done it the same way, however. "I'm sure he will show it eventually, if it is true. I am not going to rush him." The queen looked up at the sun, noting the change in its position. She had been here for a long time, and as much as she enjoyed this conversation, it was time to go. "I'm afraid it is time for me to leave, Scarlett." She said, beginning to rise.