Redsand Canyon (M) The needle.

The mention of courting made Towhee smile warmly, even though there was also a sadness to the light in her eyes. Oh, yeah? One of my older daughters is courting a guy right now too. Come to think of it, you’re probably around her age. She’ll be two… hell, right around now. She just switched packs to live with him and if all goes well, they’ll have a litter in spring. Hence: more grandkids. They live in Sapphique, not sure if you’ve ever heard of it?

But, wow, that was off-topic. But back to you and Kallik: I can’t say I have a lot of relationship advice to offer. I only did the relationship thing once, and that was once too many. They’re not for me, which is why you won’t catch me getting married, or—I guess—having any more kids, here in Mereo. But if you ever need advice about canoodling, Towhee finished, making a rude gesture, you know where to find me.