Redsand Canyon Dusty roads ain't made for walking

It did not sound like Rivenwood would be receiving help from Mereo, if Germanicus stayed true to this decision to remain uninvolved. Germanicus seemed like a good leader; he had led his people in battle, and they had tasted victory. There was a strong argument to be made for Lane to take a page out of his book and remain neutral. 

Evening had cast shadows upon the small group. Germanicus asked if they would stay, and Lane's first instinct was to decline. Germanicus had made no mention of the alliance proposition he had extended to Issorartuyok, and so Lane had to assume that the offer was no longer on the table for one reason or another. She did not wish for herself and Tuuluuwaq to linger in these lands where they had no business, except...

"We won't be staying, I don't think.." A quick glance to Tuuluuwaq. "But I was wondering.. Ruenna Redfern. Is she here? I hoped I could say hello to her. We're family, of sorts. I didn't realize she had left the Redhawk Caldera.." Lane's gaze darted to Tuuluuwaq once more. She had sprung this on him a bit quickly-- was he ready to have a "meet-the-parents" moment with a wolf who raised Lane?