Grouse Thicket Hakkerskaldyr.

She breathed a great sigh of relief when he stepped forward and took the bird. That effectively ended the conversation (his side of it, anyway), which was just fine. Towhee was glad for this chance encounter and for the opportunity to begin reparations so quickly. But she thought she could still use some time alone to really sort out her head and her heart.

"Thanks, man," she said in parting. She almost asked Tulimaq to tell Niamh that she would visit sometime. But it seemed a little soon for that. What if Niamh needed time too? No, she wouldn't mention that now or even make plans. She'd think about it though. And if and when she decided to make a field trip of it, she would send X ahead first to see if Niamh even wanted anything to do with her anymore.