She was crowding him. He felt like a cornered dog, a wild animal about to be captured except he didn’t feel violent. Ironclad felt like running as far away as he could to get away. Medusa steps closer as he steps back, causing his head to swing back. The whites of his eyes show as he stares frightened at his betrothed. She didn’t give him much time to think of an escape plan as she questions him even further. What? Open policy? Was she seriously questioning who he could become intimate with? I mean she did have some rights I guess, but it was his body. His body and his mind! His body straightens up when she starts to calm down. He was still afraid she might explode again, but at least he relaxes some.

Ironclad didn’t realize how tense his muscles had gotten until he released their squeeze. Gosh this fill was a tough shell to crack! His ears lift slowly as he listens to her explanation. Medusa explains she did follow him, but only because she was curious to know where he was always going. Was she jealous? He had been giving other things more of his time then her. He just didn’t click with her as he did with others, but he also has never given them a proper shot. He jumps as her hoof stomps, but her voice comes back softer.

She asks a loaded question, but he sees something off in her eyes. He has never seen the look she gives him now. Then she says it. His mouth drops open with shock. ”Medusa I…” He didn’t know where to start. Just a moment ago he had wanted to run away, but now he didn’t want that at all. It wasn’t that he wanted her to go away either. He wanted this marriage between them to work out especially since he traded Valka for her. It was just she scared him sometimes! Okay, most of the time! ”I didn’t know you felt that way.” He sighs and does something he might regret later.

He reaches out to lightly touch her shoulder. ”I’m sorry and no I won’t be giving my seed out to the whole islands. Medusa that Queen you saw me with, we have a history. I know I am young, but I have known her a lot longer than I have known you and we made a promise to each other.” They may have not exactly ‘promised’ each other, but it sounded good. ”But I made a deal with your father and I owe you something too. I'm sorry if I have been neglecting you. I will try to do better.” He pulls away from her with eyes searching hers.