Barrow Fields she sells sea shells

If you're going to hurt me, can you at least stay on this side? Peryite asked sardonically, turning her grotesque cheek toward the sea witch. I'd like at least part of my face to not scare people. Her mouth twitched in something that was almost a smile, then straightened again as the statement was made.

She knew the Dark Brotherhood was notorious; she should have expected this eventually. Not so far, Peryite responded, her tone cool. I'm just passing through, anyway. Wait-- She'd caught something on the other's pelt that she found familiar, and it was only now that she realized she had smelled it before.

What do you know about Vaati? she asked, lifting her chin in query.