Lion Head Mesa the oracle told him to beware the Ides

but she carried the shadow of her father well. molded entirely in his image, born for this very thing whether they had expected it or not.

and she would carry them in silence to the wellspring. where the water was frigid but well tended always. there were far and few faces around, but she gestured towards the water now. more focused upon this moment.

it is good for the muscles.

now she watched him.