Moonsong Glacier a dream within a dream

To say he was not tempted was a lie; he was a man, and she was a woman in her prime, and he knew himself to be strong enough to be a viable consort - but, his training forbade him. His adherence to the law of Germanicus, forbade him.

So when she said her piece, and when she chose to depart, he merely gave a nod and a stare after her. Avicus was strong. Her people too, must be strong for her to accept them. He knew these things of her - and trusted she would find exactly what she needed somewhere else.

When he was alone again, Glaukos let his mind wander for a moment and then straightened, and began his march away.