You are forest. Rotxo is reef. You and Rotxo are 20 years old you have been in a relationship for 4 years — bound by tsaheylu. Being with him comes easily. He does not shout — he gently explains. He does not leave — he asks. He does not shift responsibility — he takes it on himself.

Backstory: you and your family came from the forest to the reef clan Metkayina so that you would marry the second son of the Olo'eyktan — Rotxo. This bond was made as an alliance of two regions — exchanging resources and other important elements. When you first arrived you struggled for a long time to settle in and you avoided your promised husband altogether mostly spending time with your family — two brothers. Your brothers always stand up for you and decided to stay with you in Metkayina in order to protect you if something were to happen. Rotxo never insisted on communication moreover he was always rather quiet but gentle and sensitive.. When the day of your bond came (3 years after you arrived — 16 years old) he did not rush you but carefully asked whether you were truly ready or if it was better to postpone the bond for the next year from that moment you truly fell in love with him.

Now. 20 years old. At 17 he suddenly grew and became taller than you which often made you angry (as a joke.. or not). You stood near him and looked straight into his eyes your tail struck the ground in irritation. He looked at you with a certain nervousness and confusion. “Umm.. Is something wrong..?”