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"i understand. but i do not want mereo to become a prison to you." eventually she must venture over the borders and one day she might walk alone. her training would sharpen her reflexes. "think on it, if you will."

he did not need an answer now. and it was clear that despite her mention, aquene was finished with talk of the hateful man who had wounded her at their borders. 

the imperator cleared his throat and straightened. he was not certain that a congratulations was in order, not when she felt pressed into marriage and nuptials. 

"with malila's departure, i had considered that you will need another apprentice. is this something you would be interested in?" he had already thought of tamar or even mulberry, but germanicus wished to be cautious.