Redsand Canyon lillies

The sun was starting to set. Towhee’s jaws parted on a yawn, yet before she began making her way toward the denning area, she decided to do a cursory patrol. She wanted a chance to better familiarize herself with the perimeters, especially because the landscape was so different here.

But eventually she did approach the cluster of small stone caves. Towhee passed what appeared to be a bunch of drying skins before pausing in front of the little domiciles. Was this a natural rock formation or had Germanicus made some of his soldiers build it as part of a punishment?

She suddenly noticed a sandy figure through the gloom, standing just outside the mouth of one of the dens. There were some branches and what looked like more skins at her feet. She reminded Towhee so strongly of her eldest two daughters, her breath caught in her throat.

Hey, I didn’t see you there, she said, padding closer. I’m Towhee Redhawk, a new Auxillary.