Big Salmon Lake twixt the two a witch shall falter

Osprey's purpose in changing the course of their conversation had partly been to distract her companion from the sad stuff and but for the most part she was very curious about Lasher. She wanted to get to know him in her own special way - by testing the unknown waters with her sense of humor and creativity. To see a flicker of happiness in her brother's former lover warmed her heart and reflected in her expression. Her smile grew even wider.

"Then I would say - "Oh, my, but there is nothing like a warm summer evening. How sad it is to see the leaves go away, the grass and trees die..."" she paused for a moment, getting herself in the role properly and then continued. "I have heard that these rabbits," at this moment she gestured towards the invisible rabbit that lied before their feet, "aren't as good as they used to be. What are your peers?"