Redhawk Caldera Hand in my hand and we promised to never let go

Cheery.  See, that was a problem in Colt's eyes... get too dependent on a person and, inevitably, they are going to leave.  Even if not by choice.  Sure there was the chance they'd stick around, but from his experience, it was far more fun to be doing the leaving than on the receiving end of it.  He couldn't relate.

"At least it comes with a story, a good conversation starter."  . He offered, eyeing the patch.  It probably would be an impressive one, and on a man this size, far better than any colt's rangey form had.  "You can even spice it up.  Tell em you took on a pack singlehanded, or a bear.  Most will forgive a lie if the story's good enough."