Dawnlark Plains Johnny brought a rocket to a knife fight

She reminded him of The Gilded Sea.

Was that what he found immediately endearing about her? Or was it the way she greeted him? Tybault was not a soft man, but he regarded the woman with soft eyes as he paused and took in the sight of her. A lone traveler, at a guess.

Hey, His voice was soft, as if he might startle her away if he spoke too loudly. You seen a white fox anywhere around here? A touch of humor tinged the words. For now he stayed where he was, aware that a woman alone might see him as a threat.