Redsand Canyon Sen

The comfort of his posture and language was precisely what the young medic had needed. His features were drawn into a small smile, alert, attentive. The language of soldiers and their leaders – this was where he felt ease. Thoughts of the intense woman beside the lake faded from his head.

Sir, the young wolf pipped in his sweet voice.

I have scouted the canyon from above, as instructed. I know it like a hawk.

The pathways of Mereo were common to him. Cad had not thought it would be so easy. Many of his days spent trekking had been cold and slick. The climb to the lake had been frightening, on both counts. The rewards he had gained were enough to satisfy him. What else might the Imperator have in store for Cad Kin?