Joey scratched his chin and regarded the young native. So beautiful he would be desired by even a straight man. And now he was speaking as if he was Joey's slave. Even though a small feeling deep within him liked the idea, he shook his head and sighed. "I want you to learn in case we have to defend ourselves. I want you to understand you still have a say in the matter. I wont be forcing you to shoot guys or anything. I just... You have to know how to fight." Because you can't die like Jake. he added in his mind.

He untied Night from the stand, petting his horse's nose. "But we should head back before it gets too dark... I trust you bought some food as well? We used up all that snake." He grinned as he remembered how useful Andy had been killing a rattlesnake instead of running away like a coward. "Then we can bathe and practice shooting when the sun is going down. The long shadows help you track your target and shoot better."