Redsand Canyon ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

maxim, still, did not know his place here. aquene did not need him any further and none of the looks spared his way seemed to suggest he should leave.

in fact, towhee kept looking at him — and he could easily reduce himself into believing it was because she did not want to witness the sight of her injury. which was a stupid conclusion when she was an esteemed mercenary. and so he knew that was likely not why she kept gazing.

which left the worst question of all — why?

he shifted in his spot when she finally looked away. eyes bounced between the fiery hues on her back to the thoughtful work of the medic.