The Sunspire All these lost halos wash away

germanicus was ready for it. 

glaukos gave much time to prepare. his step was heavy and the swiftness he gathered might have crushed a lesser man.

the eagle held fast until the moment was crucial. he side-stepped and struck the boy in the side of the neck, where the pulse met the shoulder.

"you are larger than i. you will have the advantage of size against your opponents. do not burn away your speed at once. reserve it for when you are closer."

if glaukos was not coming for him a second time, germanicus would nod, positioning himself to the left. 

"again."