The Heartwood Light a blunt, grab my gun, slide these old boots on alone.

He didn’t seem particularly perturbed and even questioned Phox about what would take him to Moontide. For his sake, Towhee hoped that meant he hadn’t been very close with his sister. She decided against pressing the issue out loud.

She did want to ask after Kukutux, though now the two men were properly conversing. Towhee stowed the question for later, retreating back toward her sleeping niche. She toed at the frayed edge of her blanket. It was still warm. She thought of Jack and frowned.