Heron Lake Plateau I'm not gonna run from the scars and within

Ah.  Now that had to be a handy skill, she thought, impressed and intrigued equally.  Towhee didn't respond to her mimicry, so Rosalyn assumed she got the point or didn't care.  Either way, the next subject was one she latched on.  She was restless about it.

"No.  I assume soon as I can walk, though.  Gotta get back and check in."  She didn't often flaunt her own importance (outwardly) but she felt she was at least assisting in keeping the place afloat.  She didn't necessarily think it'd fall apart without her, but she itched to be back anyway.  "Smokestep is understandin enough, but he isn't a fan of deserters.  Especially if it's his First Mate doin it."