Emberwood Blazin'

Bronco arrived, and her posture immediately shifted in deference—and embarrassment, remembering their last conversation. She watched him inquire after the woman with a sidelong glance, then looked at her again. Neither of the names seemed familiar, and she shook her head.

Blueberry thought she should go, now. But she'd been the first on scene, eager to defend and protect their borders.

She'd stay until dismissed, but remain in the background, watching, waiting.

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