Starglow Basin polvo

the lion's handsome face darkens in a frown.

it is not unexpected. soto has given him a far more challenging mission - but he has chosen the lion, because the lion is a beast of stamina and reserves. he emulates the machismo soto's culture is defiantly proud of. and he will do good, in the field.

he looks to sangre impatiently. she translates once more, growing tired and irritated with this back and forth. finally, she turns from soto and conveys:

he says to the west. over the barrier mountains. soto says something, pressing sangre once more. if she says no, ask her where he can find her.

but that is all sangre is willing to translate; even this short palaver has exhausted her strength, and she tells soto no more.

he accepts it reluctantly, studying the lion so he might learn what he makes of his new mission.