Lost Creek Hollow paratus

He would be foolish if he didn’t see your worth… 

And he believed that with his whole heart. Germanicus was many things. He was layered with complexity. But he was a treasure. His knowledge and diplomatic nature were worthy of forgiveness, alone. Nevermind the loyalty that Crowfeather saw in him. Nevermind the kindness that the shadow had seen for himself. No, Gunnar would have lost a great thing if he had turned the eagle away from Kvarsheim. 

Crowfeather did not want to see him go. His chest ached at the thought. 

Maybe I can go with you, he breathed into the man’s chest.