"Angelino," Arioch exclaimed with passionate concern. "No one questions me here. Even when they say stupid shit. They don't mean it, and I have my trusted guard who make sure they don't get out of line if they do. You have brought me nothing but a fierce joy, and I am grateful for every moment I spend with you."
He gathered Eric tenderly and kissed him all over, gladly receiving the kiss on the cheek. "I know you will, my fierce brother. And I love you for it. But we can both afford to be merciful today. We are finally back home, together."