Lion Head Mesa just exuberance

"why would i volunteer the name of my enemy to someone who is not my ally?" the question was rhetorical, or so he hoped. its answer was clear. if the boy was sharp as the soldier had first judged him, the understanding would present itself.

"you are with ursus now." the eagle was implacable. "and you will fight in their war. i am pleased to see it," germanicus ended.

but there was one thing more. "i would have you tell me who you served beneath before. you would not speak it before. do so now."