Mudminnow River every hermit crab needs a shell

"lestan m-mayfair, of s-swiftcurrent creek," he introduced when frederick had said his own name. and it was somehow quite fitting for the quaint giant, who surely was used to being assumed a brute by way of size. lestan in his own assumption had done the same, and with a flush of embarrassment he found gratitude that he had been so wrong.
"w-well, y-you're in a m-marvelous place. good h-hunting and better c-company. the creek is the l-largest," he said lightly. "far m-more welcoming t-to newcomers th-than others ar-around. i've j-just come b-back myself."
awkward then; he did not know how to voice his questions about the other, or if he should. lestan's tail stirred in a friendly way to echo that of frederick, peace enough in the wolfish gesture.