Redsand Canyon Empistosýni

the imperator nodded.

"i would be a poor leader and a poor friend if i expected more of you than what you have already given, arsenio." he said this solemnly for it was deeply meant and deeply felt.

an army seemed foolish in the moment.

or perhaps not the army. 

perhaps the standing nature of it.

"the soldiers must see action. i have considered reaching beyond the sunspire to other packs. maybe a contract for sparring might be struck elsewhere."

arsenio was correct. mereo must change again. and it would, in a way he did not expect.