Redhawk Caldera Our Ma was a brilliant wee woman, wasn't she?

she heard him and flicked her ear in answer. reyes deserved more than that, teya decided. she turned her profile toward him and offered a small, wan smile that kept to her lips.
historically, words ruined everything between them. teya was content to keep silent. she turned her eyes out upon the sights once more and inhaled a good breath.
reyes' nearness did not make her so tense. she no longer anticipated a fight; so long as she said nothing to upset the delicate balance of their little, proverbial boat.