"Finally, there's a growing sense of concern among the elders. While my father's worries might be somewhat exaggerated, he's not alone in fearing that the elves might one day fall under human rule."
Many conservatives, who would ordinarily have opposed the union, were reluctantly conceding, thinking, "As much as I hate this, maybe just this once…"
"There are other reasons, but aren't these enough?"
"And what about your opinion?"
"Me?" Eldira shrugged. "Like I said before, I don't mind at all."
Sylas rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on. He had assumed they'd just become good friends, but he hadn't expected her to be this accepting of marriage.
"One more question: what about children?"
"Children?"
"I mean, if a child were to be born between us…"