Bramblepoint medusa and hemlock

they stood gazing at one another for a long series of moments before peregrine paused, offering his characteristic smirk that even now charmed the ecru man. yet the words confused lasher; he blinked, ears flicking as he tried to make sense of what peregrine had said.

"what is a 'biffle?'" he inquired quietly at length, assuming it was something pleasant but unsure of its true meaning.