Redsand Canyon Is there something we're still missing?

"i have little brothers."

tamar's heart stung. she watched him drink, her pale eyes attentive and encouraging. "concussions can kill," she said quietly. "usually you do not die. you only begin to lose things. memories. time." 

she was quiet for a moment. "i am taking you to ruenna after this. what is your name?" she wanted to keep him talking.