[ she doesn't contest the bribery; it is a bribe. men are inclined to give certain things freely under certain circumstances, she's learned, and when they do not — the illusion of a kindness or a payment in kind goes a long way towards easing the path along. she's compensating him for his time with a bird, and—— ]
Hunting will be hard while your leg heals. You'll need your strength, in case matters get out of hand again. Here, that is.
[ the sudden darkness. the darkwalker, and enola, and the lights. voices and nightmares and men in gas stations who know things that they shouldn't. ]
Milton has a habit of unsettling people. You'll find out soon enough, if you mean to stay. [ her concern is always genuine. harsh a man as the hound is, she's begun to care about him by the end. ] How did you get your injuries, would you tell me? Did arrive with them?
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[ she doesn't contest the bribery; it is a bribe. men are inclined to give certain things freely under certain circumstances, she's learned, and when they do not — the illusion of a kindness or a payment in kind goes a long way towards easing the path along. she's compensating him for his time with a bird, and—— ]
Hunting will be hard while your leg heals. You'll need your strength, in case matters get out of hand again. Here, that is.
[ the sudden darkness. the darkwalker, and enola, and the lights. voices and nightmares and men in gas stations who know things that they shouldn't. ]
Milton has a habit of unsettling people. You'll find out soon enough, if you mean to stay. [ her concern is always genuine. harsh a man as the hound is, she's begun to care about him by the end. ] How did you get your injuries, would you tell me? Did arrive with them?