Lost Creek Hollow Doesn't matter if you need it or not

He walked away for five minutes, and some kid comes to scream her head off at his patient. Kel swore and broke into a run, not hesitating to gently pull the child back by the shoulder. Hey, hey, calm down, kid, He tried not to sound as frustrated as he felt. Some Swiftcurrent girl, by the scent of her, but there were notes of Kvarsheim too. What the hell?

He guided her away from the entrance of the den, but not without a glance inside to check on Bonario. Kel gave him a sympathetic look. Kids could be so cruel. Then he turned his focus to the girl, starting to speak — but he didn't get the chance.