Lion Head Mesa the oracle told him to beware the Ides

She was to leave. 

Very well, thought the eagle son. No great loss to him. He rather enjoyed being alone. At least after this, he would take to the borders to do just that.

He dipped his head in response to her final statement.

Pharaoh. The faint clang of fist meeting armor.

Then, up he came to slosh out of the water, striding a respectable distance before he shook out his fur, not wanting to wet the coat of his new leader.