Morning Routine

Lynvarr eyed the scratch marks on a nearby tree, analyzing them for a moment before determining a deer had left the scraping and not some bear or cat that could pose a threat. Signs of prey were more than welcome. He listened to Venom's words and nodded in response to her question. "Yes, I have family back in my homeland." He paused for a moment before speaking again. "In fact I have received word from one of my father's ravens. In my homeland almost all marriages are arranged and my father has summoned me back to discuss the matter with him. I assure you of my loyalty to Ashen. I intend to return. I just… don't know how this is going to go."

Lynvarr was well aware of the intricacies of arranged marriage and the importance of it socially and culturally. Even so, he still felt his stomach knot at the idea of marrying someone he hardly knew, if that was indeed to be his fate.