Greatwater Lake wrapped them in "I don't owe you a damn thing"

"Aye," she answered but it was inadequate. The few words she'd gifted him could not accurately encompass exactly how much her career meant to the irisvar. It was what fed the wildfire of yearning in her searing heart, a drive to nurture the tiny souls of this world. Ever since she'd lost her firstborn, that drive only seemed to intensify; it was as if by saving other children, she could somehow forgive herself for losing such a precious one. 

"I'd like to zink so," the halfling murmured, paw scuffing in the dirt absently as she pondered the thought. "Ye seem nice ta," the girl added after a beat, flashing him a small but bright smile. 

"Zat is true," Hui conceded with a thoughtful tilt of her head. "Vhat of ye, Donav? Do ye 'ave a pack?"