Wildfires and Weeds

Akibrus fixed the man in front of him with a silent stare. He could see the appeal; Aria would be with her mother, be safe, protected. And just like that, he'd lose them both without a fight. He bit back what he wanted to say, and let his gaze flicker to Lyric.

After a long moment, Is that what you want? They were in public; he had to remind himself. He couldn't make a scene, couldn't snap at her for explaining who Aria was.

Tevene law this, Tevene law that. Akibrus kept his gaze fixed on Lyric. Tiberius frustrated Akibrus on a number of levels; possibly one such level being that Akibrus had never once considered marrying Lyric. It hadn't seemed relevant to their way of life. And here this man was... planning to marry her against her will.

He'd have to find a place alone, to ask Lyric if marriage was something she really wanted. It'd bother him otherwise. If that is what you wish... I will bring her. He offered, finally.