Haunted Wood Cicada night

germanicus listened. the part of him that grew tight with discomfort was mellowed by curiosity. crowfeather was speaking carefully of his home, of their naming processes.

of him.

peak where eagles soar. a full title, and one that would not be shortened. a title for the strong. 

it held a heathen ferocity, and germanicus felt it settle around his neck lightly, the touch of a bone necklace. 

"i would call you apollo, he who brings sunlight, truth, and poetry to darkened paths. and weary travellers."

germanicus recognized the great honor he had been given.