Dragoncrest Cliffs Brilliance

merlin's question was not one that erzulie expected, and the earlier wetness of her face begin to fade beneath the surprise that churned suddenly in her cheeks. chiding herself for such girlishness, the obsidian searched for words best to explain the dynamic between herself and the pirate to whom she had long been mated.
"it works de same as between a man an' a woman," she said teasingly, "but i would say rosalyn an' i have always had a very direct communication. dat be de right foundation for a marriage, knowing how to talk to de one you have married."
"mateship in general is choosing to be direct an' to never harbor resentment. rosalyn knows my head. i know hers. it means you build t'ings toge'ter. like a home. like a family. be consistent. but be ready to change if time demands it."