Wheeling Gull Isle his foolish decrees, his words so contrived

Everyone took the joke in the spirit he intended. An easy smile made its home on Caracal’s face as they went around making introductions. Lilitu and her young charge, Theo, were of course from Sapphique. He already knew of Aqullius, tended by Heda before the misplaced pack had ever come.

I’m Caracal, he said when it was his turn. I’ve lived here with Heda for a little while. Aquillius came along not long bere you guys. Do you happen to be related to Etienne, by any chance? he asked of Theo in particular, grinning at the young boy.