Redsand Canyon scrinium

germanicus inclined his head. he meant to lead them beyond earshot and over the borders.

once they were alone, the man relented. "the crown prince is ambitious. but she is not yet pharaoh. and she cannot command you so. let ramesses train his own men." the eagle rolled his shoulders and seemed now to be more alive.

"my apologies, reyson. i suppose these recent events have been — more trying than i knew." he set his eyes upon the man. "thank you for helping towhee and maxim. also for organizing a reconnaissance mission."

his gratitude was genuine. the strange little feeling intensified. "i had the good fortune of meeting lady meadow myself. she is a good reflection of epoch as you are of mereo."