Redsand Canyon Free the bone from the flesh.

Towhee couldn’t hear, of course, but she liked to think she could be a good listener. She followed along with genuine interest as Leo recounted her day, griping about her brother and the other kids. She had to fight back the smile as Leona complained about training with Glaukos rather than Germanicus, then getting sent home in the end.

I’m okay, but I’d be a lot better if your signing wasn’t so terrible, Towhee teased, poking a finger at one of Leona’s cheeks. Since you got sent home from the pit early, guess we have some time to practice ptero for a bit. Flapping my arms around is pretty much all I can do right now anyway.

She didn’t want to go back inside, not after being stuck there for weeks. So Towhee motioned at the outer wall of their home, then carefully took a seat with one shoulder braced against the cold stone. She could use the support, but putting her back against it was out of the question. That made Towhee wonder something.

Hey, how’s my scar looking? Pretty gnarly? she guessed.