Redsand Canyon Chionóptosi

"thank you, arsenio," the imperator murmured. "i would enjoy that."

it was odd, to be alone and now suddenly be one of two married pairs within the canyon. it did not seem as if the greek minded. he was jovial as ever.

"she wants the opportunity to have her own family. her own children. i desire the same."

was it a lie? was it the truth? and if it were the latter, from where did it come: the concept of lineage or his own soul?

he supposed he would discover this later.