New, Big Brother

The first thing that struck Alexandros was the difference in height. Alexandros had grown accustomed to being shorter than his brothers after the first five had proven to be taller than he. It was an unrelenting trend, but Alexandros harboured some small hope that one would be found shorter than he.

Yet, this newest one threatened to dwarf him.

The new Lord of the Tenth Legion stood towering and would have done so even unadorned in his armor. He was surrounded by Tenth Legion commanders as they watched Alexandros and his Halcyon Warden command staff approached. He had spent the last few years attempting to arrange for a proper meeting between himself and the new Primarch. The latter had proven to have a drive for the Great Crusade that it had taken a joint campaign before Alexandros could enter into his presence. This brief meeting before transit was to be the first step toward that campaign.

He didn't allow his brother's size to deter him as he strolled up to the new brother, boots clanging against the adamantium floor. The Tenth legionaries parted respectfully before him. "Greetings, Lord Lukas Keath," he began as he offered a hand. "I am Alexandros Darshan VonSalim. But please, call me Alex."

Garbed in black plate, the burly giant waited a moment as he studied Alexandros. The moment passed quickly before he shook Alexandros' hand. "If I am to call you Alex, then I insist you call me Lukas."

Alexandros smiled as they shook hands. "In that case, Lukas, can I say that it's a pleasure to finally meet you. You can be a surprisingly difficult man to reach."

"You honour me," Lukas replied, his tone humble. "I still have yet to prove my worth to the Emperor and to the Imperium."

With a chuckle, Alexandros clapped his younger brother on the arm. "I have no doubt you have already done so, and that you will continue to do so in the time to come." [[Category:N]]