Northstar Vale pulchellus

germanicus was quiet until arsenio had finished speaking.

"i went to towhee first. we spoke of how the matrona's role must not only be for ruenna. it must be for who has earned it. while kallik has traveled between here and the vale, building with you, aquene has earned the only rank of equestrian in mereo."

he paused.

"i thought it natural that out of respect the role be offered. and i told her that you are leadership in epoch, not i."

germanicus met the cold ocean gaze.