Heron Lake Plateau If we pass in the night then just hand me a light

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He watched gratefully as Eljay agreed, but it was unnecessary, because sure enough here she came covered in shit.  Was that shit?

Interrupt some swamp hopping? he asked, though his smile didn't quite reach his eyes.  Then it dropped, and he prepped for giving the news.  He wasn't sure how she'd take it, but if he could have found another outcome for this, damn sure he'd have gone for it.

Not sure what you've heard, but I'm not technically supposed to be here right now.  I'm hitting the road again.  Niamh told me to get lost, and I'm too old to keep doing this shit.  He had to smile a little at that admittance, because for him to say it out loud was an occasion she would only hear once!  

Sorry to leave you all, but I think it's best I go home.  He looked at Fin, and while he tried to keep to that customary Colt lightness, he knew she'd probably see right through it.