The Sunspire snake eater

as germanicus did when he was away, he allowed his thoughts to travel elsewhere. in mereo he was present, as much for ruenna as for the pack itself.

but the eagle had become accustomed to these periods of honest solitude. he missed the shadow.

it became aware that he was being trailed not long after he left the man and the young wolves behind. the imperator allowed the unseen stranger to follow, eventually turning to set his eyes on one of the glacier youngsters. 

the eagle chuffed, slowing to indicate the boy could join him. "what brings you away from your pack?"