Author's Note-This is relevant to the main story, though not set in a timeline and not applicable until a few chapters later. This is basically the tree of (romantic-ish)relationships among the four of Ocean's Flame.

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1.
Junin loves Eseth. This he knows.
Her lovely, dark face is the first he saw when he first washed ashore. It was she who insisted they take him in, and though it was Kaza who helped heal his broken wing, she was the one who watched him and cared for him and helped him in those first few weeks.
He knows her anger, the delicately raised voice until a shriek, the fiery glitter in her eyes, the dark scowl. These things he respects.
He knows her sorrow, the homesickness, the betrayal, the hidden tears, the shadows under her eyes. These things he almost understands, and does his best to comfort.
He knows her joy, her wide, wolfish grin, the laughter in her dancing eyes, the skip to her step. These things he loves, and feels they are sacred.
He sees the way she walks across the ground, with the limitless, bounding energy of a wolf, and the silence of a cat. Her muscular, healthy body, gliding across the forest floor like a panther. He sees the way she moves, her smooth, sleek, jolting, sudden Pyromancy as beautiful and yet more terrifying than anything else about her. He sees her golden eyes that seem to sparkle with hidden strength. Her bright red hair, unevenly laying across her shoulders, her refusal to let Kaza cut it to a more even length. Her dark, flawless skin, that stands out from the backround in summer or winter.
He knows her fire, her passion, her mind, quick and clever. Her emotions, changing quickly, never slowing or lessening in strength.
To him, she is flawless. To him, she is the most beautiful person in all the world. To him, she is sacred. To him, she is untouchable, for he knows what she would say were he to confess his love for her. So for now, he goes slowly, slowly, a gentle, comforting wing here, a kind word here. He goes slowly, and hopes for a smile.

2.
Kaza loves Redwing. This she knows.
She is shy about it, and she knows he is somewhat confused and overwhelmed by her emotion. But that's alright, because she feels the same way about him.
She loves him, his gentle, cheerful voice, his soulful brown eyes, his long, dark hair. She loves his gentle nature, his habits, his mind, which goes at a pace that anyone can understand.
She loves his soft smile, which always seems to merely touch his face for an instant, but still linger after the touch is gone. She loves how sweet and gentle and kind he is, even after the horrors of his life.
She loves his red-tinged brown wings, which bear him into the sky as easily as walking. She, tired of waiting for him to take her hand, takes his own and smiles as he blushes.
She loves his hands, so delicate when working, so strong if he happens to carry her up into the air with him.
She loves him. Soul, mind, heart, body. And she knows he loves her back. There are no words needed. They fit together, like pieces of a puzzle. And she knows that she will always love him, whether or not he will always love her back.

3.
Redwing loves Kaza. This he knows.
Both she and he are shy about it, and though he knows she watches him, and waits for the moment, he is confused. Confused about her emotions, her thoughts, her voice and words. Powerful and terrible as a hurricane to those that would threaten one she loves or is in her care, gentle, sweet, and kind to the rest, and the roaring river of love and sorrows and dreams she saves for those close to her.
Confusing.
But oh, oh so beautiful and wonderful and amazing, he doesn't know what else to feel towards her but love.
He loves her bright blue eyes, a splash of color in her colorless face, alit with a special glow she saves just for him. He loves how she moves, always graceful and quick, though sometimes she moves slowly, like the spots of a river that the current doesn't touch. He loves how strong her thin, frail-looking body really is. He loves her long, soft white hair, and her long, clever fingers.
He loves her mind, brilliant and darting, yet which slows enough for him to catch up. He loves her smiles, her laughs, her songs.
He loves her soul, gentle yet powerful, kind yet terrifying.
He knows she will always love him unconditionally, and it is because of that that he will love her still.

4.
Eseth is alone. This she knows.
She knows that Redwing and Kaza love each other. It makes sense. Anyone could see that. They fit together like the pieces of a puzzle, similar, but different enough to compliment without clashing.
She knows that Junin loves her, or maybe just the beauty and strength she posesses.
And she doesn't care.
She doesn't care for his smiles, his trying to get closer, his pale green eyes that almost glow when they turn on her, or his strong white wings or his elegant hands.
She doesn't need him. She needs no one, except maybe Kaza. She knows this.
She doesn't need him. She doesn't want him, or love him. She hopes Junin knows this.
But that is all she hopes for.