Redsand Canyon quilibet

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He still found it hard to believe that the imperator had preferred for him to stay. He was also having trouble with the idea of leaving Mereo. The more days that passed after his conversation with Arsenio, the more intense the aching in his chest felt. He felt it most when he was doing his every day duties; he would find himself imagining doing the same thing in the vale, which brought a mixture of sadness and excitement. 

The imperator's call pulled him from his thoughts, and Kallik left his patrol to find him. 

The scutarius had been close by, so he arrived quickly enough and fell into step beside Germanicus. He was quick and to the point as usual, something Kallik had always appreciated. 

Yes, the soldier answered. So you don't hate me, after all, was what he wanted to say, but discussing feelings had never really been something they did. It is not an easy decision, Kallik added. He was leaning more towards caution with this because there was so much uncertainty with leaving to claim the vale. Here, he knew what to expect, and he liked the canyon. But to be chosen to help settle the vale was an honor he didn't take lightly.