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people, yes.
But this was much more complex than simply being nice to others.
The whole point was for him to choose his life companion. Even if
he could find a girl with a good heart, there were no guarantees it
would work out. He didn't think his skills were so amazing he'd be
able to find one true love just by looking at her for ten
seconds.
    Matthias shook his head, "Then I'm not sure I
understand what's wrong."
    "I never said there was something wrong. You
assumed." Jason smirked at his brother.
    "My mistake then."
    "You're nervous. Why are you nervous?"
    "Am not," Matt said, rolling his eyes.
    Jason put a hand on his brother's shoulder.
"Yes, you are. You're so tense. Come on, you can talk to me. I'm
not going to think less of you." Matt was always guarded with his
emotions, and it took some pressing and reassurance to draw them
out. It frustrated Jason at times, but he understood. His brother
had a lot riding on his shoulders.
    "What if she does reject me?" Matt finally
asked.
    When their eyes met, Jason saw the fear in
his brother's gaze. "She won't reject you. You said it yourself,
she'll understand. Kat has always been level headed, and I think
she'll welcome the idea of living in our world instead of her own.
I don't know her quite as well as you, but when we hang out, this
is what I read off of her."
    "I won't doubt your instincts then."
    "Good, because according to you they are
always right," Jason teased. The girl his brother loved was
immature and naive as well, but he didn't mention that. Matt needed
encouragement. Besides, she was young, even younger than they were.
She'd come into her own eventually.
    The two watched the sky together in silence.
Jason sighed, saying, "I'm nervous about everything changing. Don't
get me wrong, I'm looking forward to it, but I like things how they
are just fine too—especially with us. It's good to have someone I
can count on."
    "That isn't going away," Matt said. "I'll
always have your back, just like you will always have mine. We did
share the womb together." He laughed.
    Jason sighed. "I
figured I'd share, is all. It didn't feel right for you to say
something deep and meaningful then say nothing. So that's my fear.
That things are going to change so much, too fast, to the point
where life is unrecognizable. A woman can do that. So can growing
up. I think it's why I'm not sure I want a relationship. Too many
adjustments at once. I don't know if I can handle them all. It's a
little overwhelming."
    "You don't have to partake in the ritual, you
know. If you're not ready, I mean."
    "Yes, I do. If I don't, then I'll never be
respected. I'd rather take my chances. I'm sure in a year, I will
be ready."
    Matt watched him for a minute. Jason was
pretty sure his brother didn't believe him. "As long as you're
sure. This year is going to be like the world turning upside
down."
    "I don't understand," Jason said, frowning.
Matt wasn't talking simply about women and moving out of the home
anymore, but Jason couldn't quite figure out what he meant
either.
    What did his brother
know? He'd always been more on the inside when it came to politics
and the happenings in the country. Something was going on though,
and Matt was keeping it from him. Part of the price Matt paid for
being one of the leading commanders of the army. The brothers had a
mutual understanding, and Jason never pressed for information when
it wasn't appropriate to ask. Matt had promised a long time ago
that he would tell his brother everything; it just might not happen
right away. Jason trusted Matt, so while he frowned, it was more
from curiosity than frustration.
    "I'll miss you at the castle," Matt said.
    Jason sighed, taking the subject change as a
hint. He wouldn't be finding anything new out today. "I'll still be
close. You know I'll never be far away."
    "Father said he'll keep your room for you in
case you change your mind and you don't think the house is working
out."
    Jason nodded, trying his best to not scowl at
the