Redsand Canyon Fíle

The other soldier offered his answer easily; he offered his feelings easily too. Kallik wondered how he did that but decided against asking him about it, at least for now. 

The love Arsenio had for Tamar was obvious. It almost felt like he shouldn't be privy to the other man's feelings, but he figured that had more to do with his own shit. Kallik adored his own wife, even if he wasn't able to define his feelings as love. But he was glad to know that marriages could be like theirs.

Kallik wasn't surprised about the follow up question. Aquene and I are married now, the scutarius answered. I feel...strongly for her, he added, unable to name the emotion that swelled in his chest just then. I was just curious what it was like for you and Tamar.