Phoenix Maplewood You couldn't stand to be near me.

He looked surprised and pantomimed an inspection of his own face, then confirmed for Tulukiri what she already knew. He was the serious type, she gleaned.

Ah, damn. The girl licked her lips a few times and tried to drag her face across a foreleg, watching the stain spread there. It wasn't as dramatic but it wasn't gone either.

The boy seemed curious of her - or at least the home she claimed. Yeah! My boss - er, the leader guy, and his kids. Its a small group. Ain't been with them long..

Maybe it wasn't wise to share details with a stranger, but Tulukiri wasn't afraid to talk to the kid. He probably wouldn't remember by the time he got home - wherever that was. Besides, maybe talking about it would make Tulukiri appreciate it more.