It Sleeps in Me (2012)
“The rest of their party moved like ghosts through the trees, heading toward Chief Blue Bow’s party.
Blue Bow bravely marched out front, followed by War Chief Grown Bear and twenty warriors—a pittance given the potentially dire consequences of his visit.
“You’re taller than I am, Feather Dancer. Can you see Blue Bow?” Long Fin asked.
“Yes. Just up ahead.”
Blue Bow’s copper headdress and breastplate reflected the starlight like liquid amber. He was a small, skinny old man with a long nose and rec...eding chin. His bald head reminded Feather Dancer of a boiled egg.
When the party came within thirty paces, Feather Dancer stepped in front of Long Fin and called, “Identify yourselves.”
The Loon warriors immediately closed ranks around their chief, making it impossible to see the old man, and Grown Bear shouted, “Who are you?”
“I am Feather Dancer, war chief to Matron Wink of the Black Falcon Nation. As a gesture of our goodwill, her son, Long Fin, is with me.”
Blue Bow’s brittle voice responded, “I am Chief Blue Bow, council leader of the Loon People.”MoreLess
Blue Bow bravely marched out front, followed by War Chief Grown Bear and twenty warriors—a pittance given the potentially dire consequences of his visit.
“You’re taller than I am, Feather Dancer. Can you see Blue Bow?” Long Fin asked.
“Yes. Just up ahead.”
Blue Bow’s copper headdress and breastplate reflected the starlight like liquid amber. He was a small, skinny old man with a long nose and rec...eding chin. His bald head reminded Feather Dancer of a boiled egg.
When the party came within thirty paces, Feather Dancer stepped in front of Long Fin and called, “Identify yourselves.”
The Loon warriors immediately closed ranks around their chief, making it impossible to see the old man, and Grown Bear shouted, “Who are you?”
“I am Feather Dancer, war chief to Matron Wink of the Black Falcon Nation. As a gesture of our goodwill, her son, Long Fin, is with me.”
Blue Bow’s brittle voice responded, “I am Chief Blue Bow, council leader of the Loon People.”MoreLess
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