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He noticed the tension that drifted through her body. He thought that maybe he had offended her with the question, which wasn't usually a concern to him, but with Kukutux things were different. They had bonded over a shared melancholy before and then again with this trade, and Revui was not accustomed to befriending anyone outside of his bloodline, so that made her significant.

Her answer was simple. It made Revui think of the proposal that Hydra had offered to him; the ease with which his Queen-sister could pair off members of the family did not bother him, as he was pleased to be of use, but he did not fully comprehend what had been discussed. He saw a similar aspect to Kukutux now - but she seemed wary to divulge the details. Hoping to ease her mind and show some support, Revui replied softly: It must be the season. I was given a similar task.

It was not something he had wanted for himself, but he was a simple man. The details of marriage - or even the basic physicality of coupling - had been explained to him as best Hydra could; Revui had a hard time following, and still did not realize how important such a union could be for Moonspear. But he hoped to be of use, to prove his loyalty, his obedience. Was it not the same for Kukutux, he wondered?

Do you honour your family, or... Do you wish for it yourself? He queried next, unsure of which answer he would prefer. If she was following through with the wishes of her superiors - her elders, or those she was loyal to - then it was the same as himself. If it was for her own benefit, then he wondered why she seemed so nervous about it. It did not register in Revui's mind that her options were limited to his brothers — or even, maybe, himself.