Redsand Canyon viriliter

a misstep.

how had he not seen it?

crowfeather had been in recovery during all of this. he had not known. pain seared through germanicus for he knew his explanation would only bring agony.

he allowed only a moment to pass.

"some weeks ago, queen satsu was killed by poison. pharaoh asked me to bring soldiers and investigate. that is why i went."

a somber pause followed. he looked toward the shadow, though he only told himself it was for the sake of worrying. his heart rent. he knew crowfeather would experience a great blow. "i understand if this changes your intention to visit akashingo. i can arrange for gucci to come here before you go east."

the last two words were only slightly labored, as if they were greatly difficult to say. "but if you do return, she leaves behind three children who might find it healing to know of her as she was, before the palace."

he thought of them then. his very soul ached in harsh waves.