[spirit_queen]

Nedalh had been stunned at the tale of the Birds, but when his son brought up that he and the young princess were dating, he merely chuckled. "I figured you were; when you were around each other, you both reeked of hormones."

His grin broadened as he teasingly added, "You never do settle for less, do you? You've had flings, but of course your first serious relationship would be with the sole heir to the Leontius family line."