[Mekatra]

Leandrea laughed at his hesitance to find a wife. "It's not like you have to marry for love. That's not really how it works for nobles. You'll probably want to make a politically sound marriage where you will create strong allies and possibly even have the chance at more land. Marrying for love is... not a luxury afforded to our class." She looked down, her eyes shadowed for a moment. "It's lucky though, when you are betrothed to someone that you at least can have conversation with and will hopefully produce strong heirs."

She suddenly seemed a little uncomfortable and cleared her throat. "Do me a favor and don't go repeating any of this that I've said, okay? Don't tell anyone how cynical I am."