Redsand Canyon It's been drug through the mud

There was a sharpness in her voice that immediately reminded him of Avicus. His ears drifted backward uncertainly, his raised paw freezing as she grilled him from afar. It was unpleasant at first, though he quickly understood why she was defensive.

I’m from Mereo, he stated, now leaning back to hold up both forepaws to indicate he was no threat. I’m Icarus, he added, then planted both his feet to cautiously move closer. I’ve seen you around some, mostly with Germanicus, he thought aloud.