Witch's Marsh just like a star across my sky

The discussion of Sarah's illness quickly ended. Instead of pushing for more information, Bhediya decided that it was none of her concern. Should they become packmates, she might find herself more interested. The group couldn't afford to house a potentially contagious disease along with the incoming stress of winter. Bhediya decided that if it came down to it, she would be willing to try and help, at the very least.

It took the ascetic by surprise to learn that this was more than just a passerby. Vagrants seemed to be bountiful, even during the famine, but Sarah claimed to be travelling with a purpose. Just to visit? Bhediya asked. It seemed that most of Ibis's family was dead or disappeared; for the girl's sake, she hoped Sarah would stay. I've only been here a little while.