Sunbeam Lair seorsum

the eagle noticed first how the lady meadow did not mention arsenio. "please."

there was a flicker of deep appreciation in him as he slowed to a halt and met her gaze when she set it toward him once more. "i have felt more at peace today than i have in a long time." his voice was direct and expression clear. "thank you for that gift, domina."

he was the imperator once more, not a hurting man lingered far too long at the borders held by a man who did not think much of him. the greek might well believe germanicus ready to poach again. but she was not an object which could be stolen, she was a layered soul with a deep interest in those around her.

and then there was another silence defined by how long he watched meadow. "the lake south of us is a lovely place." the eagle stood taller in the mien of a man who has crossed his arms behind his back. he felt tentative and boyish. "one day perhaps you might meet me there."