Mudminnow River good lord, show me the way

Who's there?

The voice was all-too familiar, and Maegi felt herself stiffen at the sound of it, not moving a muscle—save her mouth, which twitched with myriad emotions. . .anger, disgust, wry amusement. . . Peryite, she finally answered coldly, straightening (but not turning, yet).

All she cared about at this point was keeping the woman away from her children. Whatever Flicker had to say or do to her, Maegi thought she could handle it. And if not, well. . .

They'd be away and off to Blackfeather Woods within the hour. Fuck this traitor.