Max waves a hand. "Yeah, yeah, but lemme go ham on this for a hot second," she throws over her shoulder. For what seems like a solid hour, she is bent over the spear-dart, carving intently. "There!" she crows triumphantly, dunking the weapon in water once more. "That ought to do it!" she says, passing it to Toby. The weapon is lightly decorated, with elements of a river winding down the entire length. At the top, wide cottonwood leaves are scattered around the rim. Poppies wind around the base, and she points out one. "Move that to the side," she places a thumb on it, "and the spear will extend." She demonstrates once then hands it to him.
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Adam laughs."Aww! Don't pout, gotita!" he says, following her. "Or rather, do. You look quite cute."