Alpine Lake Hanging memories on the high line poles

Oh, he knew about them?  "They have," he said, and he didn't have to wait long for an explanation on how he was aware.  Ah, so Tegan had visited them.  Colt knew the boy had some pack ties that had caused him problems with Towhee, but he'd never really gotten the specifics on it.

"My nephew, eh?  He's a character, but definitely family."  Colt laughed, shaking his head.  He was heavily fond of Tegan, who he saw a lot of himself in.... likely much to Finley's dismay.  All the better.  "I haven't, though that's quite a name.  Likely not one I'd forget.  She missing?"  His tone grew a tad more serious on the final note... if she was missing, that wasn't a good sign, and he felt for the man.