Lion Head Mesa And which is to remain unknowable and unremembered

It took a great deal of care to conceal his wariness while he looked over the presented meal. Aventus was fortunate then that his gift was in controlling his features and showing only what he wished to. The rabbit haunch appeared untainted, but it was hard to tell under the berries.

He was just as careful to not appear suspicious, but it was only after Pharaoh indulged that Aventus scooped the haunch toward him. It said something about the lavish state of Akashingo that they could spare this food for those camped at their outskirts, especially berries, favoured by bears. Did Ramesses know that?

He failed to catch the man's meaning, instead believing he referred to the meal. Bruin-jaw dropped his head low over the meat in an effort to appear gracious. The bear thanks you for the hospitality you show to his followers. It is not our way to be generous, and more than we would expect of others. Surely there would be a price to pay for this, but maybe all they wanted was Saints blood.

It might be more than Ursus was willing to pay otherwise.