Heron Lake Plateau Actually I'd guess you'd call it a tavern

Fortunately or unfortunately, you decide, Colt didn't detect Towhee's approach and summary departure.  He lifted his head, though, when Niamh came out. She didn't seem particularly thrilled, but he smiled at the comment anyway.

"Hey now.... not just here for that.  How's the leg?"  It looked like she was using it fine, which was good.  And that sounded like a better opener than 'how are you holdin up'.  Colt didn't realize he was prob most amiable to Screech of his family, but he did know she was one of the closest.  Couldn't be easy.