Redsand Canyon nimium

"that is what i am. i measure battlefields. i try to avoid war by observing details in conversations that might be exploited. and if blows do come, a tactician ends the conflict as swiftly and cleanly as possible."

guardian was a sensible choice. and killdeer also had the benefit of towhee's presence. 

"have you faced a threat before?" the imperator inquired, indicating that they should walk along the clifftop.