Blacktail Deer Plateau return from byzantium

he was not surprised that mordecai objected, for the man was not some emptyheaded beast, to follow willingly as a bull with a beringed nose. "i could see you as a warden," he murmured, his tone implying that his first suggestion had been in jest. the burnished ostrega would do well as he pleased -- within reason, and this taltos knew, as well as accepted. they walked in silence for a time before the beta chuckled in response to his companion's words.

"oh, that i was! as it is, i am hopeless when it comes to anything besides blossoms and buds, flowers of the earth. blue willow is a true sorceress of healing." he had seen her at work, and remained in awe of his sable lover. had mordecai the chance to see her as well, he too would have been held in thrall. "i am a counsellor, as is dante. a confidant."