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The panther huffed out a quiet laugh.

"Not very much," he admitted, "But yes. I have been trying to learn. It is important for a storyteller to know many languages."

On the topic of Fallen Sun, Dutch gave a soft little sigh. "I think that he would, if only he had the ability," he said of the quiet man. "That is the impression I get, anyway. He has much love to give — and for this, I find him easy to love."

Thoughts of the makeshift family awaiting them warmed him, for a moment. He thought that Tulugak in particular might enjoy his tale of daring do.

"It is a good group we've put together," he said to her, a twinkling smile in his eyes. "You should be proud, cloudwoman."