BMD 549

Of course, even if Aetas knew of Theodore's ailment, it didn't mean there was a particular solution. Given the nature of royalty, who must produce an heir, a marriage between men would be impossible.

However, he hoped that there would be not a single regret in the man's life.

Furthermore, he hoped that at the end of his own greedy choices, there would be a fruit as brilliant as the Empire they had left behind.