Lion Head Mesa cupido

satsu became queen before his eyes once more. she admonished the eagle, and he sat quietly and deserving of it. for a long while after her words had ended, he was silent.

"i could forbid him."

the eagle's tone did not change. but this was not something he wished to do. germanicus realized in that moment the reality of such things: that despite the shadow's vow, he had not intended to ever take crowfeather into battle.

"i could explain this once more and leave him behind. what will he have here at akashingo when i have departed, my queen?" 

without root. without cause. he chafed inside himself for the words were true.