Redsand Canyon In search of you

germanicus was a controlled man. he knew that he would not break. therefore the effect slate's body had upon his own was annoying, swiftly growing toward a frustration. "i was not happy in akashingo," he confirmed.

slate asked to stay. germanicus cleared his throat. "that is the decision of my wife." she had come for security. he could offer no more than that. "but i do not think that it would be right to send you away." 

the tactician fell back upon his talents. "there is a young woman here who was also from akashingo. i will ask that she stays with you until lady ruenna has been given a chance to decide."

slate would have to find this agreeable. there was not a second option.