Lion Head Mesa tempus frangit

Not here? No, she wouldn't be here. She was gone years ago. He blinked at the dark shape as if he didn't see the woman there at all - and perhaps he didn't, because her mention of Akashingo did not warrant any reaction good or bad from him, as it might've had Reyes been healthy.

He was obedient, though. He stood up on his shaking limbs and did not even strike her when she moved to help him. Her touch was cool and refreshing. She smelled strongly feminine; but also of the clay of the earth.

Fade?