Heron Lake Plateau It's a helluva life

"Fuck, take it easy.  Dying sounds a lot less pleasant than hangin in the shade."  Colt would never consider himself a slacker; he did his part, hunting and patrolling and occasionally scouting.  But he was old enough that he wasn't about to test his limits (much as he hated to admit it).  "Gotta embrace a little of that lazy side in heat like this."

She did seem a little... off, though? He hadn't noticed it at first, and might be mistaken now.  But it was worth askin.  "Everything good?"

They chatted a while, and whether he got an answer or no, it was nice to at least hang for a time and share company.