Chapter 13Brian placed himself one and a half steps behind Bear at a precise forty-five degree angle. They climbed the steps and Jim Boy and Reed met them at the door.
Brian tried to keep track of the room around him with lowered eyes. He didn’t want to trip over someone and find himself out on his rear end. He gave a bow to Reed when introduced, which demonstrated the exact place the man had in Brian’s Master’s esteem. He knelt and lowered his arms and his head in respect.
His kneeling demonstrated his Master’s great regard for his friend, the lowering of his arms and head indicated he, also, felt deep respect and love for this man.
He stayed in position as Reed conversed with Bear.
“He is accomplished, Bear. Jim Boy will have very little to teach him of our ways.”
“Yes, he is accomp
