Redsand Canyon fasst euch ein herz

The girl had spotted him, and called out.

What happened next could be labeled an "oh shit" moment - Glaukos grimacing as he lingered at the edge of Mereo, knowing it was his job to defend the borders, and also knowing he was injured. Striding over there would hurt. Maybe he'd look weak. It was only a girl; he could chase her off and pretend like nothing was wrong if he manned up.

She asked about two wolves whose names were familiar, and that caught Glaukos off guard. He didn't see any connection between the newest arrival and the general's wife.

Maybe I do, maybe I don't. He called back to her, as he made his way over. The girl looked young and a bit wiry, with a resemblance to Towhee more than Ruenna, but he didn't make assumptions.

Who are you? He wouldn't tell her anything without something in return. The look on Glaukos' face held a warning.