Redsand Canyon think about what you believe in now.

germanicus kept his mind so full that thoughts of the shadow could not enter.

arsenio and tamar had departed to begin the work of claiming the vale. he was content enough to receive any report carried by @Kallik and strengthen the perimeters of the canyon himself. 

another excursion to the south was in order. he would have glaukos lead it. 

these plans filled the eagle with a bracing sense of organization and he trotted back toward the den, a pigeon in his jaws. the imperator arrived in time to see little liri attempt a first leap toward an insect.

germanicus set the bird down. he was still, watching her and the intended quarry with a controlled silence as he did not wish to interfere.

he was not yet settled in being a father. moments such as this moved him toward that place, though for now he could scarcely understand how he had contributed to the existence of a child, let alone four.