#fenixtj

"No I .. I suppose I did not, but what if that had been me defending Salma and I was too afraid to fighgt to defend her? All because senor big mouth has the teeth?"

"You were not afraid."

"Bu I was afraid.. in my heart." A nod of ernestness

"Yes." she nods. "That is bravery. Being afraid. And doing it anyway."

"Oh" A nod "you do not think I will break when others rely on me? it.. worries me I might" A blush . Shameful to even admit it

Jess leans closer "I think all of us do." she whispers.

He looks up startled, then says "Not you. You are the flame free, the one who shines quietly but brightest. You would hold back winter itself if you had to, but.. thank you. I feel better now" And he gives a smile "I will congratulate Tex on a good fight"

"You already did." She reminds.

"Oh yes" A blush "Well, this time I will say it more gladly"

"We will talk more about this later, but.... a good start, Holger."

"Gracious" He nods then curiously he says "Will you be visitin with me sometime? I know you are here, but I think it is only right you should see your madre and Padre"

"We'll see. If my County does not require me here......"

A nnod "I understand. Duty first. So many forget this" Somberly "The churro is sweeter AFTER the job is seen to" As if this were were a nother part of the Escheat

"For now, yes. And for now...." She stands "Go and get some food, Holger. For yourself."

"I'll be in my rooms."

"Si" He puts his hand over his heart troll style and moves to obey

(End Scene)