Swiftcurrent Creek Drunk, and I'm feelin down

As always, Arric found a way to make her feel better. Thanks, she said a bit bashfully. I still feel pretty dumb about it, but I appreciate you saying that. Because, truthfully, he didn't have to do that. He could have said that if he thought she was stupid and continued his day.

When he spoke again, his demeanor shifted, and he said something that concerned her. No, she said swiftly and sternly, Not at all—I don't like it, either. She wasn't sure what was in the air, but whatever it was stunk; something fishy was happening. Why do you think that makes you selfish? she asked, wondering where this came from.