Lion Head Mesa leviculus

it was not the desired answer. and yet it was a pledge that had never wavered.

the imperator would grant crowfeather the respect of not questioning his choice. "very well. you will be beside me for whatever might happen here."

germanicus allowed himself to look finally at crowfeather, with a gaze that held a moment and did not deviate.

"our goal is to consolidate power through alliances in the days to come."the eagle eased into the smooth tone he used for detailing an exercise or intention.

and yet he was not in the least unaware of the shadow's nearness, or how the renewed loyalty had thrummed a moment in his veins.

"we must built akashingo's defenses. the war must come to us. we do not invite it."