Redsand Canyon gargoyle

his ears pressed to his head, ceasing his affection for the moment. it was a sudden somber air that filled the minimal space between them. he knew towhee was older than him, he always had. he never gave it much thought.

but she had been through plenty this last year alone and to hear her speak such deepened his string of pain and worry.

he may have pressed her (after she nipped at his nose!) only for germanicus to come into conversation instead.

what do you think?

he was prepared to listen in earnest to her thoughts. ruenna had been a deep part of mereo, of families here, of germanicus.

he hoped he would never see the pain the other man saw first hand. then he was gently reminded he likely would.