They wanted to know everything that happened with their people at the Nest. Several times during Gryphon’s tale they shared knowing looks, but they never interrupted. “What I don’t understand,” said Talon, when Gryphon finished explaining how he, Sani, and a group of Raven warriors escaped the Nest, “is what compelled you to leave Ram’s Gate in the first place. I’ve never heard of a Ram abandoning his clan.” Gryphon thought of the shield hanging over his family hearth and swallowed. “That is a story for another day.” He had no desire to talk about Zo and Joshua. “So Sani is on his way to meet up with our father and the rest of the Raven at the Allied Camp?” asked Raca. “Your father is the chief.” The family resemblance was hard to miss. “You’re Sani’s siblings.” Raca smiled. “Sani is the baby in the family. A strange boy.” Gryphon nodded and took a long drink from his water skin.
