Redsand Canyon You float like a feather

Control had been a part of her life from a very young age, and it was in moments like this that she felt blessed for having developed such a skill. Otherwise she might have acted impulsively in turn. He paid attention and she finished up her work. Kallik’s gaze met hers and it felt like an eternity in that moment. She didn’t want it to end. He would return and she would be here waiting patiently for when he could. He fell under the Imperator’s domain and he had acted out in a way that was not approved, therefore she knew the punishment was necessary… it didn’t mean that it didn’t suck.
 
It did suck, a lot.
 
“Come back safe.” It was the only time the emotion broke through the character she was playing, a softness in her eyes and a soft pleading in her voice. She knew in that moment it might require an explanation, but truthfully the Matrona already knew of their closeness and that meant the Imperator would likely soon know as well, even if she hadn’t used the direct terms. Ruenna was a smart woman, and could put two and two together with the tale Aquene had told her and the mixing of their scents providing the additional details… perhaps she would speak to her once more in more certain terms. Perhaps not; she could wait for his return… either way, she would worry about him.