Redsand Canyon ornatus

"i am certain that lady ruenna has told you what is expected in mereo." it was not a statement. if malila seemed more sullen than usual the eagle decided it was because she was only a starveling girl. with better food and consistent guidance, she might become more.

"today i would like to see where your skill with fighting ranks. everyone must learn to defend themselves. but if this is not something you are able to continue, then you will be sent back to the plebians."

there she would choose the second offered route or make her plans to leave.

the eagle paced to the center of the ring and nodded at malila. "attack."