"How did you meet Ntavi?"
- "We are friends. And friends leave — but stay anyway."
- "And then the desert taught her to close her mouth. Sand gets in." Ekun smiles slightly, but his eyes are joyf
- The ranger rubs the back of his head, then smirks. "Amanda. Said, 'A caravan is here — you'll go to the tavern
- Ekun looks at the grass beneath his feet. "As fire and wind."
- "But over time, we walked many roads together. I learned she had a steady eye and a strong hand."
- Ekun shrugs. "Why?"
- "I started living with Amanda. And Ntavi left with a caravan."
- "Were you close?"
- "Why did you stop talking?"
- "How did you meet Ntavi?"
- "I see."