Redsand Canyon quilibet

"it is odd not to imagine you greeting all visitors to the border," germanicus assured with a quick flash of resigned amusement. the moment begged to be lifted. but he was not a man who had studied levity. it did not suit his chosen role. 

"you would be traveling between mereo and the vale. you would bring me regular reports of your progress. but your true focus would be aiding arsenio in whatever way he means to shape that place."

he turned to look at kallik. "it may require days of your time." and each day was crucial for a pregnancy, he was discovering.