Redsand Canyon defuse

he found delight in her deadpan some days. it was easier to understand now. he did not fret every time she cursed or seemed to be slack in emotion. towhee was...towhee! she could not be compared to any other he knew or had met and he found he adored this the most.

i am better now. he teased with a grin. the children were not running amok and he wondered if perhaps he had interrupted one of the few times she might actually get a break.

i was hoping i might steal you away for a bit. wondering if you might beat me in a spar or teach me some more.

the children would be fine. right? probably.