--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Do they this often?” Kassandra asked…" description: "\"“Do they this often?” Kassandra asked, unable to draw her eyes from the men. “Often enough,” Joanna replied softly. “They are superb, are they not?” Ka..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/josie-litton-6641_love-and-understandi_do-they-this-often-kassandra-asked-unabl_993019.jpg" --- # Do they this often?” Kassandra asked, unable to draw her… ![“Do they this often?” Kassandra asked, unable to draw her eyes from the men. “Often enough,” Joanna replied softly. “They are superb, are they not?” Kassandra watched a little longer before she nodded. “It is as well they are not enemies.” The men locked swords just as Royce happened to be facing…” quote by Josie Litton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/josie-litton-6641_love-and-understandi_do-they-this-often-kassandra-asked-unabl_993019.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/josie-litton-6641_love-and-understandi_do-they-this-often-kassandra-asked-unabl_993019.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/josie-litton-6641_love-and-understandi_do-they-this-often-kassandra-asked-unabl_993019.jpg) > ““Do they this often?” Kassandra asked, unable to draw her eyes from the men. “Often enough,” Joanna replied softly. “They are superb, are they not?” Kassandra watched a little longer before she nodded. “It is as well they are not enemies.” The men locked swords just as Royce happened to be facing the balcony. The moment he saw the women, he stepped away, disengaging with a quick word to Alex, who turned and looked up. “You are back,” Alex said as he joined Royce in lowering his sword. “How was Gunter’s?” “Sticky,” Joanna replied. “We were very bad. Are you done?” “Yes, of course,” Royce said. “I hope we didn’t disturb you.” He looked to Kassandra as he spoke. She returned his scrutiny calmly despite the sudden, rapid beating of her heart. With difficulty, she dragged her gaze away and followed Joanna down the steps from the balcony. As the women emerged into the gallery, Joanna said, “Why ever would I be disturbed by the sight of my husband and my brother seemingly intent on skewering each other?” “You know it is only play,” Alex said, a touch defensively. “It relaxes us.” “I would hate to see how you fight when you are not relaxed,” Joanna rejoined, but tenderly. Between these two flowed a love and understanding so absolute that Kassandra felt compelled to look away lest she trespass even inadvertently in a realm where only they belonged. Royce must have felt the same, for after a quick glance, he turned his attention to Kassandra. “And what did you think of your excursion?” “It was wonderful. Everything was as I imagined, only more so.” “You will make enthusiasm the fashion.” “Will I?” she asked, scarcely aware of what she said, for awareness of him overwhelmed all else. He stood, sword in hand, the damp fabric of his shirt revealing the powerful, sculpted muscles of his chest and arms. He looked, she thought, uncannily like the warriors she and every other young Akoran girl had peeked at during illicit visits to the training fields, giggling behind their hands even as they goggled appreciatively. Yet he was British from the top of his golden head to the bottom of his brilliantly polished boots.”” [Josie Litton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/josie-litton/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The scene depicts a complex interplay of affection, rivalry, and mutual respect among friends and lovers. **In simple terms:** Friends and lovers navigate love and rivalry. Key Takeaway Embrace nuanced relationships. Themes love friendship conflict respect Mood intense reflective Type narrative dramatic When to use this quote - romance - teamwork - conflict resolution Key Concepts emotional intelligence social dynamics Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance affection with rivalry? - What role does play have in relationships? 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The moment he saw the women, he stepped away, disengaging with a quick word to Alex, who turned and looked up. “You are back,” Alex said as he joined Royce in lowering his sword. “How was Gunter’s?” “Sticky,” Joanna replied. “We were very bad. Are you done?” “Yes, of course,” Royce said. “I hope we didn’t disturb you.” He looked to Kassandra as he spoke. She returned his scrutiny calmly despite the sudden, rapid beating of her heart. With difficulty, she dragged her gaze away and followed Joanna down the steps from the balcony. As the women emerged into the gallery, Joanna said, “Why ever would I be disturbed by the sight of my husband and my brother seemingly intent on skewering each other?” “You know it is only play,” Alex said, a touch defensively. “It relaxes us.” “I would hate to see how you fight when you are not relaxed,” Joanna rejoined, but tenderly. 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