Arrow Lake pronuntio

"resolve is something i know intimately." there were several more steps and a silence. the coldening wind rose up around the lake. it sent cool hands through his pelt and played through the heavier fur at his shoulders. 

"and i caution resolve unless there is willingness behind it."

lady meadow was aloof. he wondered if she kept her warmth from him this hour on reyson's behalf. it was a formal commitment they had made after all.

germanicus hoped he had made no misstep. his voice was now silent as he waited to see.