Broken Antler Fen church burner

Her words of praise sent a happy flush through the young man, though Caracal’s stomach dropped a little when she commented on his traveling. But Bridget inferred she was the same way and that earned a speculative look, his eyes flicking back and forth across her face. The wink earned a tiny gulp and an easy grin, despite his internal conflict.

Actually, he decided to admit, I’m not sure what they think about it. I don’t really… He trailed off just short of confessing that he never bothered to let anyone, even Lane, know of his comings and goings. Lips pursing as he paused thoughtfully for a moment, he eventually said, I should do better with that. It’s just that I love traveling so much, it’s hard to stay in one place for very long. But I can work on it. Right?

He caught her eye and huffed a sheepish laugh when he realized he was unloading on her. Anyway, how’s Brech… uh, how’re things at the caldera? There was a tiny pause before Caracal asked, Are my dad and his GF still around?