They go out into the place where, over a year ago, the demigod Aeneas led the Greek slaughter. Red flowers grow now where their comrades fell. All else is quiet.
Ophellios releases the string of his bow and a bird falls from the sky. It was only a small thing, but the arrow pierced neatly its heart; there will be enough meat for feasting later.
There is hunger in the camp.
He turns, looking to his lone companion.
“How many have you caught, Lord Aetos?”