Fox's Glade Second Decisions

ulysses seemed to think quite seriously about such things, and merrick was delighted, amused. he watched the tall man for as long as it took him to reach a decision,  then granted him a sweeping beam of immense pleasure. "i don't think you'll regret it," merrick purled.
he did not care how his creed might change another. the onus was upon those who followed; merrick had but two gods.
ursus.
astara.
and ulysses would come to know them too.
"hungry?" the boy invited, wanting to repay ulysses for his goodwill so many months ago.