Redsand Canyon All alone with plenty of money and a house in Eton Square

germanicus listened to his wife speak. he did not miss the way that her emotion was centralized and reined. ruenna's self-control must be akin to his own, he felt, if for different reasons. she spoke so fondly of the vale that the imperator knew surely her dreams must be realized.

"perhaps in spring you and i might go on a mission of explorative diplomacy." the idea of traveling with her was pleasant. it was so pleasant in fact that germanicus masculinely forgot that the upcoming season might bring a very specific change to their marriage. 

if the vale was claimed then the eagle saw none better for the mission of diplomacy. but if they were not, it perhaps might be a charming time to dawdle with her, an action which he did not allow himself to pursue.

"i am certain with you at the helm, any alliances will prove fruitful indeed." germanicus was discovering that he enjoyed complimenting ruenna, if only to see that small knowing smile grow along the corner of her mouth.