Heron Lake Plateau imma lick that, stick that,

"They would like that," Elwood replied in reference to Tywyll and Cinder. And he and Finley would love it, too -- seeing their older children interacting with their youngest was special in a way he couldn't quite describe. Although they dearly missed Liffey, Lagan, and Lucy -- all gone for different reasons -- he was thankful to have Eljay, the wildlings, and the two little boys living with them at the plateau.

As Tegan began talking about his adventure, Elwood listened attentively. He nodded at the mention of Niamh; he thought she was "cool" too, and was glad that Tegan had found a friend and traveling companion in her. He gave another bob of his head, indulging his son's statement that he hadn't needed Niamh there to protect him, and then reached down to take another bite of meat after Tegan did. He came up with a full mouth and a shrug of his shoulders, and once he had swallowed, he said, "Kind of, but I've never seen one in person. What are they like?"