Emberwood [m] Lynchpin

it is a viable question, and as praimfaya considers it, perhaps something that should've been asked before; though in all fairness there had been no thought because ...there hadn't needed to be any. in any case, if she had a mate she wouldn't be out here venturing around in the wilderness while in the situation that she was in. still, it's kind of cute that he was worried. at least, praimfaya thought it was cute. no, praimfaya assures him after getting ( perhaps cruel ) delight out of his nervousness. i have no mate. we are just co-leaders. to her, this makes perfect sense because there was only ever one commander at a time in her culture. it was not a rank that was or even could be shared.

she doesn't mention that she doesn't even have anyone special — figuring her lack of a love life was rather apparent.

she spends a few more hours in his presence, enjoying his company and answering any further questions he may have before taking her leave.

edited a conclusion for archival.