Blackwater Islands cohesion

he had not settled well, but something like acceptance had taken hold of halcyon and allowed his weary bones to rest for a time. his strength was returning more quickly than he'd anticipated. when the summons came in an unfamiliar voice, the acolyte rose to answer the command with little hesitation.

he arrived to find a small gathering of wolves, none of whom he recognized. except the girl. the listener. he watched her warily, sparing little more than passing glances for the others gathered.