Redsand Canyon Trunk in the front like that shit Dumbo.

the imperator was quite distracted himself.

his patrols had narrowed. he kept closer to the occupied parts of the canyon, never straying from earshot of his wife nor their physician.

germanicus was unsure how ruenna might wish to proceed. he did not expect to be admitted to the birth itself. in truth the eagle was not certain he wanted to be present. it was not for lack of caring but lack of experience. in situations with which he was not accustomed he often tended toward caution. 

towhee's presence reminded him that the ranks must shift once more. "praefectus," he greeted in a rumble as he glanced toward the doorway of the home he shared with ruenna. "it will be soon, i am told."