The Sentinels little lost witch

his mouth trembled as she spoke; he felt the gentle pressure of osprey's nearby energy and turned a fond gaze to find that she had fallen asleep. presently he looked back to rowan, and lifted his chin. "i grant you a home here -- serve us well, and when you have proven yourself, i shall teach you about the mayfairs." 

his eyes were hard now: would she agree to this, or would she turn away? taltos did not believe that she would.