Redsand Canyon the cottonwood

"no. that is not all."

tamar teased him gently but kept a watchful eye to see the changing of his face. he did not have a good humour. she was not sure she had ever seen him laugh or smile. 

"it takes a good heart. you came back with kallik." she moved to the next slash. "and a strong soul. you fought and won."

tamar fell silent. she continued working as she waited for him to speak.