Redtail Rise It was only a trap.

she's flanked by Relic, Augur. loyal warriors, they. one her daughter, the other, part of her soul despite no blood between them.

and Tulimaq. . .

his first statement sends her lips curling upward. i should hope not, her gimlet stare reads. he goes on, asking about their progress. it inflames her. what right has he to know? 

whah' happenedh? Avicus demands, ignoring his queries. her jaw is clenched tight. where were you?

there are no excuses—other than grievous bodily injury, she supposes. and still, with that. . .Ashlar could have treated him. Tulimaq has been gone, and must answer for it.