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Childhood friends, due to Vera’s status and power she is under constant threat. He knows she can handle herself and is not weak but he wanted her to have someone she could confide in and not shoulder large burdens herself. He chose to become her personal guard.
Childhood friends, Vera cares a great deal about Arius and often worries about him. Arius chose to become her personal guard as threats against her rose.
He admires her strength and adaptability but loathes her for always finding ways to get under his skin so easily. Vera brings out his tenderness and steadfastness while Fenix brings out his rough competitive side and sarcasm.
Friends and rivals. They make everything a competition from playing cards and drinking to who can down more enemies. They argue and fuss at each other but she knows if she’s in a bind she could call on him. They keep a tally of favors and debts as well.
At first Arius did not trust Ruhne and even suspected he was trying to hurt Vera or use her for his own gain. Later after talking to Vera about his worries he discovered they were mates and his worries were baseless. They eventually bond and like to tease both Vera and each other
Ruhne has always liked Arius for his steadfast and reliable qualities, as well as keeping his mate Vera safe. He was aware of Arius’ weariness and distrust of him but knew it was only out of concern for Vera. Later when Vera tells him of their bond Arius and Ruhne become close and even tease each other.
messes with her a lot but and gives her grief when she gets herself into trouble but will always help her whenever he can. thinks of her as a sister.
LOVES to mess with him and give him a hard time, but values his imput and thinks of him as a brother. She will seek him out first if she finds herself in a situation and needs help.