Sunbeam Lair the wheezing cough of a smoker’s laugh

The skinny thing didn't seem terribly pleased with their presence, and she reminded Phox of a very, very old name he hadn't thought about in quite some time: Camilla. She had given him his first step into fatherhood, and a taste of what it was like to love romantically. Their relationship had been complicated on an entirely different level compared to his relationship with Niamh.

No, I don't know her, Phox replied in an equally hushed whisper, peering at her. He wondered if Reyson had ever met up with Meadow, or if she was still giving him the cold shoulder. Maybe that wasn't where his head was supposed to be right now, but Phox couldn't help himself.

Yeah, you okay? Need anything? Do you have friends nearby who can help you? he asked.