Northstar Vale (M) In memory of Keith.

They had never really spoken about the possibility he raised now, in a fairly ephemeral way. It made the drowsy Towhee’s gaze sharpen, fixing thoughtfully on his face. She mulled for a long moment before coming up with a reply.

Is that something you’d like to do someday? ‘Our own thing’? Because I’m open to that, though maybe not anytime soon. We just got settled here and Jack would murder my ass, among other things. Towhee laughed, lips pursing, before she caught Maxim’s eye. I just want you to know I’d totally consider doing that. One day. With you.