Redsand Canyon scrinium

upon reyson's pelt was the scent of blood, of towhee, and of maxim. nestled among them was the now quite-familiar herbal bouquet of meadow.

it stirred the eagle.

reyson's explanation began with the fact he had already been with lady meadow when towhee called. this particular information affected the imperator in a small way that he was unwilling to address at present.

"i understand the necessity of moving so quickly. in the future however, i must be included in your immediate reports. out of respect for arsenio i will not go to epoch but i would have been there to escort and to carry whatever is necessary."

the eagle moved on. reyson did not need to be scolded. "what do you know of basilica?" he asked, trying to ignore the pinprick of unnecessary jealousy that now inched into the back of his mind.