Haunted Wood Cicada night

a misstep. germanicus observed crowfeather's reaction, how the tenor of their conversation had been altered by his question.

it seemed they both had an old hurt within themselves. but while the eagle avoided it entire, the shadow spoke directly and with poignant honesty.

"everyone who did not fail the test is now miserable in their lives as fighters."

his gaze was unwavering, seeking to draw crowfeather back to him. "whatever fate has made you what you are now was the correct one."