Falls of the Hinterlands Hope that they don't think I'll forget about them

wintersbane doesn't comment on arlette's mention of umbra being a lovely name. if anything, though it would not be meant cruelly, he has to bite his tongue to suggest to arlette that she might not think so if she met umbra. the ebon cloaked woman was certainly, for many that come across her path as far as wintersbane can deduce, far from likable. he, himself doesn't dislike her but he can see how her brutish and blunt nature might cow others. he, personally, doesn't put much stock behind names, evidenced enough by the numerous he's taken over the years.

because if i required something in return then i would be my father, he offers her a wiry grin that is absent mirth and does not touch his glacial eyes. making deals and hoarding favors. i appreciate your kindness, arlette, but i truly do not seek anything in return.