Redsand Canyon operator

Maxim inserted himself in her line of sign, halting her. “Can I join?” She blinked, then squinted. She set her “kill” down at her feet to free her mouth for a reply.

I’d prefer to eat alone, Towhee said frankly. She didn’t feel like sharing such a small meal. If it can wait, I’ll rejoin you out here after my meal, she added, wondering what Maxim wanted. Possibly he just wanted to socialize, which was fine… but it could wait until she’d eaten.