Redsand Canyon I'm standing on your porch screamin' out

The mention of Akashingo temporarily broke the ice shield around his heart as it thumped an irregular beat in his chest. But keeping his emotions held tightly within him was second nature by now. The ice of his features and posture still remained intact. I know Akashingo, he said. I was there recently to see if they knew of my cousin. 

Another offer to end his seemingly infinite search. I don't lay roots or bond with others. That was his general rule despite his recent straying from it. It's easier that way. If he stayed and learned to count on anyone else, it would just end the same way it always did.