"Citra, this isn't funny. I've seen this imbalance with common bonds. I don't want you to go through that. I'd rather wait to discuss us marking at a later date than put you through it."
"Nope."
Smiling fearlessly, I stand back up with my spine straight and chin raised. Stepping forward closer and closer, making her grow more and more uncomfortable. Because she clearly knows as well as I do that I am going to be able to convince her.
That it is only a matter of time before I say enough to make her do what I want. It's a very unfair power I have over her, I know. So I intend to do my best to use it responsibly.
> Be claimed, it will protect both of us from other claims in the meantime. It's a good deal! <
Somehow I feel like Vrika would have disagreed. But my companion made its choice to go help its mother. I will make *my* choices as I wish, as well.
> Hm. Always have? I have, haven't I. <
