Phantom Hollow For 180 seconds...oh shit look at the time

Malcanthet did not know what to expect from his brother. He certainly did not expect speech.

His ears pressed back and his eyes widened in palpable shock. He was unsure what this meant. Malcanthet, and perhaps many others, had assumed that the man was incapable of speech — perhaps his vocal cords were warped. Or his mind was simply, completely, unable to process words. Had Mother even heard him speak before?

Yes, Malcanthet said slowly, still completely unsure. I've come here. To help my family. Like you are. I assume, he thought. I hope.