Swiftcurrent Creek ghost in hanging lights

T'anks to you, She said, her smile slightly forced. It made her feel slightly guilty, to know that she was implying that Swordfish had failed his family- but she also felt entitled to her opinion. He'd come, pledged to help out, and then had disappeared; perhaps she had set the expectations too high. Amusing, though, how Lestan- little more than a stranger- seemed capable of meeting them.

Dey be gettin' less an' less little every day, She said. I be weanin' dem an' not a day too soon, Her smile was more earnest, though it was half a grimace. The pups' teeth had come in, mercilessly sharp. Ey, do you t'ink...If you will be still bringin' food around...It be time dey start wid live prey, She said, blinking at him hopefully.