Three conditions.

"Let's do it." you decide, excitement welling up within you. Kara beams at your response.

“I'll ask only three things of you.” the princess says.

“Name them.” you slur.

“First, you can have other women. I'm not naïve to how things work. Just... don't embarrass me with your conduct. Unlike Jana, I'm not aroused by humiliation.”

For the briefest of seconds, you consider telling her there will be no other women. That once you marry her, she'll be the only one. But... why lie to her? About that, at least. You already had more than your fair share of deceptions to maintain.

“...Very well.” you nod. “What's next?”

“I may be Itheria's queen, but I'll always be a Beathan at heart. Our two realms need to stand together against all threats in common.” Kara tells you.

“I'm up here, warring with Dean, aren't I?” you ask, gesturing about the castle with your good hand.

“Einar's the immediate threat.” Kara admits. “But beyond him, beyond his raiders, we need unity.”

“I've always thought, our alliance could be strengthened.” you remark. Of course, after the aid you'd offered in this fledgling war, incurring the doubt and wrath of your own nobles, you'd be a little offended it Beatha didn't reciprocate.

“And the last thing, it's about Donald...” Kara begins, her confidence wavering a little now.

“What about him?” You say nonchalantly.

“I know the two of you are... close.” She admits sheepishly.

“And you... have a problem with that?” you ask.

“Spirits, no!” the redhead insists. “My brother can love whom he may, and I for one have got no problem with two men bringing each other happiness.”

“I'm sensing a but here.” you intercede.

“But, all my life, I've shared with him. Toys, blades, horses. Donald's a passionate man, a promising king, but I'll be fucked if he ever treated things with the care they deserved.”

“So you won't share me with him?” you clarify.

“Precisely.” Kara nods.

“Very well.” you promise. “We'll be as friends and brothers from now on, no more.”

“That's all I need.” Kara tells you. “Now, we should get some sleep. We've a lot to prepare for, tomorrow.”