Redsand Canyon shale

tamar could have died.

somehow she had only expected aquene. but they were both here, together. the healer seemed quite tired. both were welcoming but watchful.

"i brought you congratulations," the plebian said in a too-high voice. she took a breath. "i found these feathers," she explained, pushing them along the floor, "and i thought they might be pretty in your d-den."

she wanted to run away. tamar cleared her throat and smiled wanly at them both.