Redsand Canyon Mellontikós

germanicus listened. when arsenio pressed for one situation or another, it was a true want of his. the redstone wolf was solemn now and the eagle was respectful with the tilt of his head.

germanicus had no reason to deny arsenio. in fact, it might sour things between them if he fell back upon his rank. the scutarius had earned more than that and it was not the way of the centurion. 

it would be saddening for the pair to leave. and yet with the involvement of mereo and the vale, he knew kallik would still be present for the education that must continue.

"the last time i saw crowfeather, he was too injured to walk and there was nothing to suggest that he would even be able to travel here."

the man's tone had closed around the words. he forged ahead. "it is not unreasonable. it is what you ask to found the vale and i will not be an obstacle. speak soon with kallik. lady ruenna will rely on aquene when her time is due. after that there comes the logistics of transporting young pups or waiting until they are weaned. but speak with him first. perhaps until you are formed we might compromise on his presence as military liasion between our territories."

germanicus meant to embrace this change. "kallik is a fine choice for a counterpart. they both will be missed but you have chosen your rankings." the imperator affirmed them with a nod. and with that, it was done. the eagle would speak with ruenna later.