The sound of flapping wings pulled Aureus out of his daze. He realized someone was coming towards him. The older eagle landed at the deck of the nest where Aureus was standing.
"Greetings, Lord Aureus."
"Granduncle, I told you just call me by name." Despite saying that, Aureus' face brightened. "Is there any news about my uncle?"
The gray eagle shook his head. "Not yet. I am here for another urgent matter."
"What is it?"
"I am here to ask you to take control of the clan as the situation needs it now."
Aureus lost his smile. "We've talked about this matter already."
Agraleus gave a brief summary of the situation within the territory.
"...and they keep neglecting my instructions. The elders ended up indulging in fighting with fox clan members, and the warriors tried to cover each other's behavior, not reporting the correct situation. We do not want the King to meddle in the internal fighting of us shapeshifters…"
