Redsand Canyon proximus

he did not care for this glissade of sensation between he and fennec.

"you are my equal. you are the only one i cannot order to go or to stay. but you believe i mean to insult you by voicing my opposition. your presence there is dangerous simply because you are my wife," germanicus said impassively, stung somehow by what fennec had said. 

"very well. will you go alone or will you take another?" the imperator went on. 

he had no more argument and no more resistance he would voice. fennec would have what she desired.

the eagle knew he was being unfair in some subterranean way, but his pride could take no more of this particular discussion.