Page 88 of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox
Oh. How foolish. She could simply ask. Tsumiko emerged long enough to collect her phone and texted Michael.
Do Amaranthine marry?
Belatedly, she calculated the time difference. What was the hour back home? What if he was busy with their houseguests right now? But less than a minute later, Michael’s responsepinged.
Customs vary by clan, but
most have an equivalent
Bondmates, partners, consorts, harems
How do they go about it?
Is there a ceremony?
Again, customs vary by clan
But the basics are very … well, basic
The willing parties reach an understanding
Courtship is traditional, but optional
For the Amaranthine, one thing is essential
What?
Consummation
That’s all?
That’s *everything*
Union is never offered lightly
Romantic, isn’t it?
Had Argent been serious last night? Not teasing or toying, but initiating a very different bond. “He should have explained,” she whispered.
Michael’s next text came through.
Is this about that dragon?
Dragons are not strictly monogamous
Strong males cultivate harems
In fact, harem is their word for home
What about foxes?
Den is home
And to share a den?
To share a life
…Sansa wants to know why you ask
