Redsand Canyon adaugeo

he was about to assure towhee of his choice in her when she spoke against the final requirement for leadership.

germanicus was silent for a moment. refusal of a promotion was strange to him. but then again, the praefectus had never taken into considerations her rank first. she had achieved mastery in several regards.

"a tour in the palace is a necessity for elevation," he said quietly. it would be unfair to promote her when he had left glaukos in akashingo for a month's time.

he was disappointed. but the imperator did not allow this to show upon his face. "mereo has a strong praefectus in you." his eyes were briefly warm with acceptance of her choice.