tell me what its like

Plague said he missed her too and nuzzled into her cheek but Venom knew she couldn’t quite measure up to his new husband. There was no doubt that Plague had found his happiness, and even more so today she was glad that she had encouraged him to follow his heart. There was no big hurry for him to have his own puppies, so that fact could be overlooked for now. She did wonder what the ultimate solution might be. For now she was happy to see him happy. He did mention a swiftness he would return to Ashen and a sweet little princess that needed her uncle.

Her Daimyo continued, simply gushing over the course his life had taken. Venom grinned at her brother, but deep down there was a shred of doubt growing. Not for Plague and his relationship, but her own. Had Hattori ever gotten a look like that when he was talking to or about her? She knew her husband well, was very aware of how serious he was, knew his level of devotion to her. Actions spoke louder than words but had he even said ‘I love you’ before? Venom banished the thoughts, she never doubted Hattori before and she couldn’t start now. But seeing how Plague looked and felt right now made her feel discontent even if she knew she shouldn’t be.

”Responsibility will always come before pleasure for an Empress.” She chuckled softly as he mentioned her and Hattori being together for longer. When was the last time Hattori touched her? Sex was not the goal of her relationship with Hattori, having a strong partner to rule and produce heirs with was. They’d accomplished both now and…. Mentally she shook the thought. ”We are both well, consumed in our duties as always. Raising the next generation of emperors and empresses is no easy task.” She grinned, there was no accomplishment like the children she had with Hattori. They were her future, the future of the Empire, and even the lingering doubts in her mind could not overwhelm the pride in the children they shared.

”I do wish we had more time to be alone.” Sunset gaze became downcast as she admitted those deeper desires and secrets to her brother. She was the Empress, and as she said, duty would always come before pleasure.