Redsand Canyon briefing

Her head tipped at the news about Glaukos. Was he gone away on a mission or had he disappeared, she wondered? But she forgot all about the wayward man as Maxim continued, revealing the reason why she might’ve needed buttering up today.

Her reflex was to tell him “no,” not just because he would be away but because Towhee found it such a waste. Her eyes fell to his toes digging nervously into the dust underfoot and just that tiny motion revealed to her how anxious he really was about her response. Towhee’s eyes drifted up to his face, knowing he would do anything she asked, even if that meant refuting his chance at a promotion.

Man, you just told me the other day that you’d never leave me… Towhee quipped dryly.

They both knew it would only be temporary. A month wasn’t even that long in the grand scheme of things. But Towhee did still have some concerns, even if she refused to hold him back out of pure, selfish need. She could absolutely handle the kids on her own, especially with the support network here, but could they handle their beloved dad being away so long during such a crucial phase in their lives?

I support your pursuit of Elitus. But I hate this requirement with the fire of a thousand suns. You shouldn’t be away from your young children that long. What if you permanently damage your relationship with them? Towhee voiced her concerns, deciding against any kind of sugarcoating.