Redsand Canyon The bells.

maxim departed. towhee and germanicus were left alone.

she spoke sentimentally, which he neither appreciated nor wanted. there was no anger in the imperator for her choice. but the repeated opening of sutures along his spirit was frustrating.

still he listened. she proclaimed siblings' love to him and he managed a smile. "it has been a long time since i had a sister. all you have done is appreciated, not only in the sense of mereo but personally."

he wanted to leave. he wanted to walk. the idea of never speaking again suddenly appealed on a churlish, childish level.

"will you allow me to escort you back to where you are resting? i will bring you a meal."