Noctisardor Bypass gobsmacked, don’t hesitate to maybe overcompensate

it was a lot to ask, and heda had nothing to offer in return. having the hollow men so close might jeopardize her own secret, despite the fact that she had come to trust the young wolf very much.
"yes, of course," she agreed, trying to be amiable as she controlled her worry. 
anselm. her belly soured. "he or whoever you want to bring will be welcome here," heda murmured. "maybe you could uh, tell me how to prepare things. while you're away. we'll both learn from you, etienne."