The Sentinels And if the house just keeps on winning

It was lucky for Arcturus that the only wrong answer, by Maia's estimation, was no answer at all.  Even then she could forgive it, but it always disappointed her when a wolf didn't feel comfortable enough to let loose and get creative.  She enjoyed the suggestion a lot; it drew on what she already had given, which meant he was paying attention.  It also had a reason, which made it even better.

I like it!  The sky.  And the birds are their messengers.  She watched as a gull swooped and circled overhead, then went winging off out over the expanse.  They offer fish, and in return, the birds and the sky that keeps them are appeased.  She liked this, it was more drawn out and detailed than her land of the stars.  Though she and Charon had never really gotten the chance to explore that at any huge length.  It didn't even occur to Maia that she was in actuality standing here now with Charon's son.... all she knew was that he at one point had lived in Moonspear.

That's perfect!  Now all we need is a villain and we'll have a story.  She didn't have any ideas at the moment, but she was sure one would come along eventually.