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She blinked at his explanation. Towhee very nearly burst into laughter at the absurdity of that. Did Germanicus really think she would say such a thing? Do such a thing? She wasn’t offended, she was greatly entertained. But she bit her lip, hard, against the urge, as the Imperator apologized.

It happens, she replied lightly, eyes probably giving away some of her mirth. But no, that’s not at all what I meant. Even if I was open to the idea of a tour, it’s impossible for me to do that because of my kids, and that seemed pretty unfair, even punitive.

But that was sort of like her temporary demotion, she supposed. And Jack and Leo were absolutely worth it, no questions asked. Towhee knew it was just the way of things in Mereo and didn’t seek to press it further. If Germanicus wanted to give what she’d said some consideration, then that was entirely up to him.

Sensing that he was ready to conclude their conversation and depart, Towhee shifted and began to turn away, joking in passing under her breath, Maybe since I can’t lead the soldiers because of my kids, I should become the Matrona…