Lion Head Mesa third

another nod.

"ah see." his little lips were a taunt line.

"if such, such times comes as ta have, aah, need fer holy person t' o'er-see said offerin's 'n' sacrifices..."

the little head looked away, across the red tower, to lands yet to be washed in morning's red.

then back at the priest, almost demure.

"could ah, call fer your assistence?"