Redsand Canyon muqaddima

germanicus was caked in red mud from the downpour which had occurred at the sparring pit. he was headed toward the pool alongside the tablinum for a wash, but his shrewd eyes caught nazli nearby.

she seemed out of sorts. the filthied imperator drifted close but not so near.

"have you explored the forest yet, lady nazli? there are several things inside which you might enjoy." he had not missed the quiet grace with which she collected the leaves.