Firestone Hot Springs closer to nowhere

Fuck. She had scared him off. She saw Grayday stiffen, and then rise, shaking the water from his pelt. Of course, he had kids to get home to. And, of course, it was late.

"Yeah," she said awkwardly. "Sure, I will." Miyako lowered her head in something not quite, but close to, shame.

She rose to her feet, too. "Nice meeting you." God damn it, she had so much baggage. With a smile, she gave Grayday a wordless goodbye, then swung around and trotted off. Waited for a few yards before she broke into a run. Galloped through the springs.

She had found a friend. And probably alienated him. All in the same night. Fuck.

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