CASPIAN Standing by the window of my chambers, I stared at the acres of greenery right before me. Namiko had once asked me what I planned to do with such massive land aside from staring at it from my window. I recalled how ignorant I was of the suggestions she kept piling on, even when I was paying attention to her. It was my first try at being less dominant, softer, and more open. We had just spent our third night together, and by the c***k of dawn, I was by the window watching the sun glaze up the untouched land. “Does it bring you peace?” She had asked, taking me by surprise. “What?” I asked her, confused about what she really meant. “You did the same thing yesterday.” She pointed forward, “Staring at the view. Does it bring you peace?” “No,” I replied, lost for words. I didn't

