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Thank you on both counts, Towhee replied, eyes lingering on Tamar’s face. Although she spoke sweetly, there was something amiss with her expression. The Praefectus couldn’t put her finger on it.

Sure, Towhee said, gesturing for the young woman to precede her into the humble quarters she shared with Maxim. She stepped to the side to give Tamar room, eyes flicking with interest to her gifts before crawling back up to her pale face.

Her tongue wanted to wag, to ask why there was a sadness lingering in Tamar’s eyes. But this wasn’t one of her daughters. In fact, they barely knew one another. Maybe she would feel out the situation a little more before outright asking.

It’s really awesome that you do this, she remarked, gesturing at the bundle. Know that it’s appreciated.