Serpent Lake (M) Two straws, one check, girl, I got you.

“No puedo,” he said again.

Towhee squinted. If he wasn’t saying “pedo,” then what did he mean? And why was he rejecting her? Why had he rejected Fiamma? Maybe he wasn’t into kids but… was he gay now or something?

In case it wasn’t very clear, she was pretty bad at Spanish, but even the aging Redhawk understood his next comment. Her head reared back and she blinked. That was surprising information, though part of Towhee wondered why he would share that now. And what did Fiamma’s death have to do with his sudden change of pace?

Sorry, Towhee said, then had to know, but what does that have to do with this? She gestured at herself, then between them. You don’t want me? ¿Tu no quiero me? Did I mention she’s bad at Spanish? Explain? she tacked on in frustration.