Redsand Canyon Tether

One day it may come to a clash. 

Ruenna dipped her muzzle gravely. Tamar had voiced a similar concern. Ruenna wondered how long this uneasy truce between Akashingo and Mereo would last, when there were none among their numbers who felt an inkling of goodwill for Ramesses. 

Ruenna was not even sure if a clash would be a bad thing. The ambassador part of her was horrified by the thought, but the part of her that was a general's wife had to concede that this was the way of things. Where there were soldiers, there would need to be a battle. Perhaps this was a worthy one. 

When Germanicus was gone, Ruenna would turn her full attention to the mute woman. 

Although she was hesitant, she did draw closer. Ruenna would encourage her with a awagging tail. If the woman drew close enough to be touched, Ruenna would reach out to place some comforting licks on her head, as a mother might do for a child. She wanted to communicate to the woman that she could be safe here. When food materialized, Ruenna would eat with the woman. Once they were finished, Ruenna would exit the room, leaving her behind.

The woman was free to follow her if she was able, or to stay behind if her wound was too severe to allow for movement. Or she could simply take off, bolting her way out of the canyon and beyond. She would be cared for in Mereo if she so desired, but she was not a captive here.

Let me know if you want to have Aiofe hang around for a bit, and I'll title her as a member of Mereo.