Duck Lake illusion; diverted

he nodded at her silent words, and then shifted toward aventura with a knowing look. he too appraised the boy, saw his strength and the bloodgleam of his eye.
 "it is time to take your place as prince of ursus," merrick said softly, solemnly. "what do you say?"
for the bearwitch there could be only one whim, but he was filled with interest to hear how aventus would respond.