"Let's put it under the heat lamp on low for a bit …”

The little one limped into the clearing …

She nodded while listening; the apology was flawless, the delivery perfection …

"You come on by," she whispered. "Any time …"

She shook her head, amused and in disbelief …

Brother Shenzu's voice rang out …

She told no one; there was no point …

"You will learn much …”

You were all about the stories.

They had snickered amongst themselves that like calls to like …

Her first visit, she arrived bitter and hangry …

"A "renaissance person" is one who is multi-faceted … “

There was nothing for it …

Gotta pack and fortify for the trip …

"We really are that old …”

"Sorry to be late; I stopped by Home Depot …”

Shelly looked at Maeve and shook her head …

“… he went anonymous - closing the channel, changing his name …”

"Study the basics, honor the obligations …”