Redsand Canyon (M) The needle.

The Redhawk couldn’t help but respond with a snort. I won’t tell on you, she reassured, laughing openly. Rue and I have known each other for years. We ruled side by side and she helped me raise my kids, especially when their father was out of the picture. There’s literally nobody on earth who deserves to be a mother more than her. Anyone who thinks otherwise can fuckin’ fight me, she quipped with another chuckle.

Abruptly, she paid attention to what the healer was doing. Oh, for some reason, I thought you’d give me something to swallow, she admitted with interest. Towhee sniffed at the poultice, pulling a face. Although I wouldn’t want to put that in my mouth.