Redsand Canyon adaugeo

Although he demonstrated a clear preference for her latter suggestion by pursuing it, Towhee’s mind couldn’t help but wrestle with the former one a bit more. She remained silent as she considered his latest words, making a mental checklist of civilians and soldiers by rote. How many would they lose to the outpost if they pursued this course?

That naturally made her think of those already lost to the cause. A flashbulb went off in Towhee’s brain, her orange eyes suddenly sharpening on the Imperator’s face as she shifted her weight.

Or, she proposed, we ask that Aquene stays to assume the role of Matrona, though I’d suggest she pick a different title. I know she and Kallik plan to move to the outpost, but the situation has changed enough that maybe it could—should—be reconsidered, and Towhee selfishly hoped it would be.