23
Worthwhile Consequences
Antonio was the busiest nurse south of the equator. He was entirely focused on the mission of mopping Pietro’s sweating head and gently massaging the right side of his lower belly with some stinky gunk.
Pietro sniffed and opened one eye. “What the hell you doing, Antonio?”
“One of the Zulus gave it to me. Said it would take away your bruising.”
“I hope you didn’t trade anything valuable for it. It smells like regular horse shit.”
Antonio sighed loudly. Oh, to be an unappreciated nurse. Pietro called loudly for Enzo. The elder’s head bobbed between the flaps.
“Where is it?” Pietro yelled.
“Where is what?” Enzo teased from outside the tent flap.
“Enzo gave it to me, and I lost it.” Stef’s voice was somber, ending with a sob.
“Enough, you two! Can’t you se
