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30th of Deepwinter

Bounty at Crossroads

by Cards

Lean backpack neatly against the bush.
Place *Lizard Yawn* onto pack.
Undo bedroll. Lay it out.
Open front pouch. Wait.
Check for messages... Still nothing new.
 
*Wind through the scrub*
 
Ecci is working on the fire. No sense bothering her. Sometimes messages don't come. Nothing to worry about.
Put pen away carefully.
Check *Winchester Shot*. Tend as taught.
Open pouch. Remove map.
Crossroads is a day's ride North of us now. A lucrative few days. Edwin Rudolf and the two highwaymen along the way. Not best work, but the bounty papers held up.
*Coin clinking in a purse*
Ecci is still picking Plains Trapper web out of her armor. There's at least 4 more strands she doesn't see.
*"Boscoax, but you can call me Bosco"* Lizard-folk have such an interesting sound. Scratchy and low. Hope we hear it again. But first, clear the road to Sanctuary for him.
*Coin clinking in a purse*
Settle in. Nibble trail rations. Making quick time, no time to hunt despite 5 rabbits well within view of the road.
Long road ahead. Sanctuary...
"Make your way East. Meet me in Deadplains"

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