Grouse Thicket steel in our veins

Will wrap here!

Meerkat promised to pass along the hello, which brought a grin to Draper's face. She really was a sweet something. And honestly, so was the Bridget girl. Maybe he would run into them again someday. And that Rat-sulky girl. Or whatever her name was. Honestly, he'd already forgotten.

The one with the pretty face suggested they hunt, and while Draper tended to scavenge, he couldn't bring himself to pass up the opportunity. Maybe he'd be a hindrance to her, but whatever! She might share the proceeds if they did manage to catch something, and that was very tempting.

Let's go! he proclaimed, letting her lead the way.