Redsand Canyon Now time for Plan A

kallik was there. germanicus was pleased over again that his trust had been well-placed. killdeer arrived next, and the energy of the meeting had spiked. 

the imperator addressed kallik first. "scutarius," he intoned, using the pale wolf's former title. "this man is this boy's father. unlike the mother who visited, and the family who comes to the border, this man has threatened and sought to command mereo. he says if i do not change the guard i have chosen, he will lie in wait until the canyon is less guarded."

a threat, albeit one that was reducing. 

"you are reactive and foolish," the eagle told to the stranger. "there is no war to be fought and no need for a shield. nor is there the necessity for an army, as you saw fit to spy upon. it is a mission of diplomacy, and i sought to honor you by extending the opportunity to re-acquaint yourself with killdeer and towhee before committing to your position by coming with us upon said excursion. but you are unfit."

he stopped for a moment. he stared at the man. "speak to your son now. he was chosen for the experience that visiting an ally will bestow. and then you will leave, or i will have you frogmarched and flogged at the barracks for your insolent assumptions."