Lee stood inside the pueblo, leaning against the wall with one hand, rubbing his forehead with the other. He turned his back to Tatanka. Tatanka sat cross-legged on the floor.
“Lee Masters, it is our way. The Winkte are men of two-spirits with power to help in many ways. It is our duty to help if men in need come to us.”
“Well, I ain’t no damned Winkte!”
“No, but you are of two spirits and you are with me. I am Winkte.”
Tatanka was so calm, so logical. It made Lee fume inside. “If we do this, how’s that gonna help?”
“Antelope and Bird With Big Beak…” Tatanka started. Lee wondered if a big nose meant other organs were large as well. He shook his head and shuddered to clear his mind of the image. Tatanka was continuing. “…believe that if they put their seed into us it will mix with ou
