Blackfoot Forest The Strangest Thing

Theoxaris knew that there was great pride and strength within her, just as there was in him. It was not his want to rid her of it. But was it really such a terrible thing to request even the smallest of trifles?

You needn't cower before me. I don't want your submission, nor obedience. Only some ounce of respect, if you are even capable of giving it. Capable or willing, really. He didn't mean to slight her abilities, but this was what he took of her behavior.