Bitterroot Valley and without you is how i disappear

she couldn't be offended — had she been sulking alone and someone come and ruined her solitude, she would have acted the same way.

but before she even had time to reply, the girl was trying to make it better.  it's okay.  was it the flowers?  blunt, maybe.

her flews quirked up for a moment before falling back, the two women exchanged sorry smiles. it's okay.  i haven't spoken much to anyone.  i'm alright, she says.  suffocating, but alright.