Arrow Lake and i found her with some other lover

indeed -- who could blame aria? the self-confidence that imbued thorn's blood did not extend to her own; understandably, she likely looked at the prospect of mateship and offspring as a permanent anchor, whereas thorn regarded it as a pinnacle to be obtained. perhaps that was what drove them apart -- they wanted different things in life.

he afforded ruenna a small smile that soon broke into a grin despite his best efforts. "it is tough," he exclaimed with a scoff, looking past them as if beleaguered by his failure. "but romantics will win out in the end. you will get yours, and i will get mine." thorn, while surprised to learn none had pursued ruenna, did not fault her for it. the pickings in diaspora were slim -- and truth be told, thorn questioned their kapitan's interest in women from time to time.

<33 i hope rue finds a man (or woman lmao) that treats her RITE! thank you for threading with me, i really enjoyed the two together <333