Fox's Glade crystal rain

a brow arched. did akavir not trust the young leaders with whom he wanted to make this bond? sven and ujurak were young, perhaps boys in the eyes of an experienced older man. but eivor had broken meals with them enough to know that there was strength in caution, and that the teeth of kvarsheim would show when it must.

"both of these decisions are best left to others," eivor suggested with no change to her tone. she was not angry, after all; the warning was warranted. but nor would she comment upon such things. eivor was loyal to her jarls, pleased enough to advise them. "whatever you choose for the bear clan, i will support. if they are powerful warriors, then they can only help our own strength."

a single pause. "we will start with the valley, i think. then akashingo. and i would return to the wilderness when you did."