Redsand Canyon Bonfire and rumbling.

Towhee liked both and was good at both. It was impressive as long as it was the truth. She could claim these things all she wanted, but it would mean nothing until he actually saw her in action. 

She told him it was important to do what he was passionate about, and although that sounded nice, the auxillary didn't necessarily place the same importance on what he wanted to do. He thought it more important to be what would best serve Mereo, and that would be using his natural skills. 

He was silent as he considered all that she had said. His face was blank as he looked to her. I think I will stick to what I'm good at, he told her. It was safe, and it guaranteed success. He was learning more and more than being a soldier often meant he had to consider what was best for Mereo. He was not always the best at following through, but he would not let the imperator down here. I would like to pursue guardian, he told her, his tone implying there was no room for argument, although she wouldn't be able to pick up on that. It was habit.