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Kallik nodded; it was hard for him to imagine, too. I'm sure there are others eager to take over that job, he suggested. They had just had an influx of new auxillary, surely someone would rise to the challenge of being one of Mereo's guardians. 

The scutarius understood what it would mean, and he knew Aquene would also understand the importance of his job, or he desperately hoped she would. It would be short-term discomfort for long-term peace. He thought he could handle it, even if it would make him a fairly grumpy soldier.

He nodded. I know it will. He hated the thought of not being at Aquene's side and sacrificing his evenings with her, but this was his job. This is important, and I accept the responsibility.