Nocturne Summit A sea of clouds

"you learn quickly," germanicus commented. it had been longer a trek than needed, but he had not found the extra time unenjoyable. lapping blood and marrow from the cracked femur, he stood to his feet. again the bevy of stretchings: every muscle of a ranger must be kept fluid and supple.

if crowfeather watched, he did not look. "every morning, prepare your body for the day to come." germanicus said no more upon this, only looked at the youthful mercenary. the other seemed more confident in his step. the instructor was pleased to have expanded this feeling. 

"what do you recall of the caldera?" the eagle pressed.