Sun Mote Copse Comanche

He called her name and Sugar froze, grimacing. She remained on pause as she heard his footfalls approaching behind her, though she couldn't bring herself to turn and face him. When he came close, she drew in a breath and forced herself to point her eyes in his general direction, though she avoided direct eye contact.

"It's not really a good time," she murmured, feeling a current of guilt pass through her. She knew Bronco didn't mean her any harm, though it was hard to control this overwhelming impulse to avoid, avoid, avoid. Sugar's lips pressed together for a beat, then parted to apologize, only what came out instead was, "Have you seen Ave?"