The Sunspire All these lost halos wash away

"firstly, i am your imperator. you will do as i say. my word is final."

he searched the boy's face. 

"i am not a war-monger. i do not seek battle. you may trust these things of me."

there was a flick of his ears.

"it is my expectation that you guard this canyon diligently. that you do not stray."

there was a pause. 

"you will honor and respect those who may also join us. you will receive the same in kind. and lastly: i do not know your age, but surely you are close to being a man. i do not want children here. along with managing your anger and learning to redirect yourself, you will learn to control every impulse of your body. i do not suffer those who cannot curb themselves."

"this place will only succeed if there is cohesive work. you will be trained. you will be disciplined. you will be educated. and above all, you will be free. leave now if this framework is too rigid. i intend to enforce it."