Northstar Vale Five hours x clarity x outside.

Arsenio explained Mereo’s role in the Sunspires. Towhee watched his lips for a moment, then shifted her eyes to Alys to gauge her reaction. She seemed taken aback by something he said, something about violent wolves. Towhee continued studying her face, deciding to break her silence to indulge the woman in a bit of local history and see if a particular name would mean anything to Alys.

Nyra, she said, formerly of the Saints. She paused to assess the matriarch’s microexpressions before continuing. She’s huge, with white fur and yellow eyes. Covered in scars. She’s dangerously unpredictable. If you see or hear of her, I suggest letting Mereo know right away.