What's wrong?" Juleios noticed something unusual in Cristoia's expression.
"…When we return to Greece, what do you plan to do?" Cristoia asked softly.
"Oh… I haven't really thought about that," Juleios replied, though in truth, the question had been on his mind for some time. "But one thing is certain: wherever I go, I'll take you with me."
Cristoia rested her face against Juleios' broad shoulder, gently stroking his rough skin. Her tone was resolute as she said, "Wherever you go, I'll follow you!" After a moment, she added emphatically, "But you'd better not return to Asia Minor!"
"Why not?" Juleios asked, surprised.