Boartusk Heights i stood out in the night,

"Are you looking for a home, Ephemeris?"

A scowl etched into his features. He did not know what brand of crazy she was, but he felt justified in some sense of mistrust. Did she think that because he did not want his face devoured, she could sweep him away with his submission?

Why would you offer? You do not like me. It was a conclusion he came to with great confidence, regardless of its validity. He did not feel like he had charmed her or offered her any reason to want to take him home.