Noctisardor Bypass Do you like it when I'm away?

impatiently he wondered if the stutter was here to stay or if it would go when mateo felt more comforted. this was such a cruel thought that he was surprised at himself, refocusing attention upon ciri with a smile that smoothed his features further. 
"a pediatrician. ve are vell met, then. i have been a midvife for several years." the practices overlapped; he had done both for so many years that it was easier to note their similarities rather than differences.
he paused a moment, clearing his throat. "i vill accept you. right now i am in need of night vatchmen." a pause, then he went on. "there are young vones here, but their mother vill vant to know you for some time before she may allow you to see her children." 
he considered that speedy had gone, leaving malila to tend the pharmacy, and he did not think he wanted the young girl in the company of a stranger, even one who was a physician.
"can you hunt and fight, if need be, mateo?" mahler inquired, suspecting so but wishing to know all the same.