Northstar Vale Picture a place where it all doesn’t hurt.

Towhee appreciated Tamar’s frankness. The sight of the sandy woman’s smile also made her feel a bit better. Not only was she Towhee’s friend, the resemblance to Meerkat would never fail to endear her to the Redhawk matriarch.

The Morphe stepped back, which was what prompted Towhee to turn and spy her brother closing ranks. Towhee offered him a weary smile, grateful for his solidarity at a time like this. But she didn’t want to Tamar to go anywhere and soon faced her again.

Taking a breath to steel herself, Towhee said, I’d be lying if I said I was ready. But I think I do need to visit Leo… her grave.