Redsand Canyon Mellontikós

Germanicus wished for the vale to belong as a branch of Mereo. Arsenio would not deny him this desire. There were good things that could come from the claiming of that land. It spoke a great deal that Germanicus wished this for Arsenio and his family – that he would not send Towhee and her husband.

They walked on. Arsenio did not say anything to the Roman, at first. He mulled the idea over in his mind for a time. It was a large step to take, especially for a man who had only ever stayed in one place for as long as they could make it worth his while. The mercenary would not admit it, but he had made friends in Mereo, too.

A daring thought crept into his mind.

I will do it.

A small nod.

Khalys should return and I would be pleased to take her with us. Diesel, as well… though the last I spoke to her, she was intent to give me another wife. It had been a strange conversation with a strange looking woman that he had not forgotten.

There was only a pause before he turned his gaze upon Germanicus.

I want Kallik and Aquene.