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His only response to her allegation was, "Job security." He offered her a cheeky smile and a wink. When the Healer automatically explained the medicinal properties of blackberries, then seemed embarrassed by it, he gave her a good-natured nudge. "Why're you sorry? That's pretty interesting. Maybe my alternative food stores could do double duty as your medicine cabinet and vice versa."

He motioned for her to follow, then slowly made his way toward the blackberry patch. He took each step carefully, so it took him a while, though Peregrine made it there none the worse for wear. As he eyed the juicy clusters, he knew they would be worth the struggle. Before indulging, he glanced up to make sure Blue Willow was following suit.

"Bone appetite," he said, butchering the pronunciation of bon appetit. He then dove forward, ignoring the screaming in his ribs as he inhaled a whole mouthful of blackberries and felt them explode deliciously in his overstuffed mouth.