Bitterroot Valley ✢ And his eyes all over me

She was still regaining her strength, but Angel was at least up and about now. Weeks of being ravaged by fever had left her feeling confused and terribly guilty for all the time and resources she must have taken. She sought out Sega now, and was disappointed to find the hunt already complete.

She stopped nearby, watching his careful teeth at work.

"You should let me," she told him, slowly and clearly enunciating. She ought to try learning his language, but she was only just feeling enough clarity to try. "All I've done is lie around and mutter in my sleep, so far."

She was embarrassed. She wanted to redeem herself.