Sunbeam Lair singulus

"i am its imperator." despite the emphasis mereo had always placed on ranks, his felt empty to say aloud now. "germanicus. i lead our military."

he did not say his other names or the surname he no longer bore.

"the matrona, lady aquene, oversees the skilled commoners. she is well-versed in medicine and would welcome you an an emissary, lady meadow."

the politics was comforting after sharing so many things that personally ached. he wondered what had brought her into the lair and his senses reached for any danger that might have overheard their voices.