Redsand Canyon You're just like an angel

Kallik was not so sure she was right about the imperator. The auxillia saw a different side to him than what the civilians saw. Maybe, he offered, but it would be obvious he didn't think she was right. But he didn't want to talk about it anymore. He didn't want to entertain her theory because he didn't want to have hope and then have it shattered. 

Aquene was happy enough to the change the subject too. No sense in going back and forth when the only solution would be to tell the imperator. So, it was a problem for tomorrow. 

She started talking about a problem they had today, and he looked at her curiously until she finished her sentence. His face softened. Oh, yeah, I think I'm okay to eat. My stomach feels much better. He would stand and retrieve it if he didn't think she would get upset with him. So he stayed put, assuming she would want to get it herself.