Noctisardor Bypass curled up, nose to toes

He found it odd that she wished so much for children, but she didn't seem to care at all about the other half of that equation. It wasn't news to him, seeing as there had been no romance in their interactions, but perhaps he had expected... something. A partnership, some sort of companionship. The wolves in Tartok did not become mates because they were ~ in love ~ but because it was best for the pack and best for the children. Kaertok was having a hard time wrapping his head around any other arrangement.

She spoke of what he wanted twice, and he supposed that was only fair. He had given her what she wanted, after all. I want equal standing, he replied. And continued freedom to wander when I please. The first one was a stretch if he could get it, but it was still worth asking. He knew Jomyo had been here longer, and he thought she deserved something as well... but Jomyo hadn't been able to provide Arbiter with what she had coveted most.