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The imperator had more questions apparently. He was thorough, but he supposed it was warranted. Besides, Kallik was curious to know if she had gotten herself pregnant as well. 

When she confirmed that she was, the scutarius felt anger first. She broke the rules (which was rich coming from him), and now she was here with her fatherless children, presumably wanting to be allowed back into the safety of Mereo. He couldn't help but think of his and the imperator's children, Arsenio's future children. Apparently Towhee and Maxim's now. It would take resources from all of their pups, and that didn't sit right with Kallik. 

She continued her story, and stated that she had been forced by someone. Whatever the description she gave, he couldn't understand the words. This complicated things though. Why hadn't she just stayed in Mereo where this could have been avoided? He wasn't sure they could turn her away, not in good conscience. 

He was at a loss for how to even process this news, so he waited for the imperator's next words.