Tlantli is by Alaine!
Salvia was mercifully quiet on the subject of Tlantli's absence, and the flaxen coyote was glad for this. At least she still garnered some respect in Salsola. Instead, the blonde-furred Confidant agreed with Miqui's words, explaining more about the livestock than Tlantli herself knew. The woman nodded, having little experience with horses and sheep. Neither Tlantli or Miqui saw reason to respond to Salvia beyond a nod, and the pale-furred daughter of their leader gave her horse a lead ahead of the cart.
Tlantli watched as the tawny woman scouted ahead of their cart. Here, the houses were all complete. Many of the homes, squat and low-slung single homes, were still in decent condition, though Tlantli saw a collapsed porch or roof here and there. Some of the larger, two-story homes were in greater states of disrepair -- their larger facade meant more to maintain, and they showed the years' wear and tear far more than the single-story homes.
Salvia returned to the cart, and Tlantli peered around, shrugging. This is as good a place to stop as any, no? she said, the Spanish rolling off of her tongue. Maybe Salvia and I can go in, and you stay by the cart and horse, Miqui? she suggested, not wishing to leave their horseflesh and cart unattended.
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