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Maegi's mouth was already quirking at Fennec's words, but when she went on to ask the question, the woman started to laugh, a low and ugly sound. You wouldn't know a mess if you stumbled upon it, she replied, shaking her head.

Phox being Fennec's father, too? That was all too easy.

My parents were sister and brother, she said bitterly. I was born of sin. I know too much about messes. She left it there, trailing off as to allow Fennec any follow ups. . .but not altogether enthusiastic to answer any of them.

She sucked in a breath. My mother would have loved you, she said. Poisoner. Herbalist. You would have been her favorite.