Redsand Canyon judicium

“Fornicate” was a funny word, though Towhee held back the snort that wanted to escape her nose. Besides, this was rather intriguing information. All she had to do was accept Maxim’s offer and she could breed freely? Well, shit.

She really hadn’t planned to mention anything specifically but as he stood there expectantly, Towhee wondered if it was disingenuous not to explain why she asked. Besides, she really liked to think she was a candid sort, sometimes to a fault.

I haven’t told anyone and I ask for your discretion, Towhee said slowly, but Maxim proposed to me, kinda? Neither one of us is interested romantically, but he seems to think we could have a mutually beneficial partnership. I even asked him if he wouldn’t prefer someone younger, someone his own age? But he insisted he didn’t want that kind of distraction. He wants a soldier, not a pretty face.

She ran her tongue slowly over her lips, feeling uncertain about sharing all of this, with Germanicus of all people. But… I wasn’t going to mention this to anyone. I wanted to decide for myself. But I guess I wouldn’t mind your feedback, if you have any thoughts on the matter.