Swiftcurrent Creek Sans sang

Her mother’s silence would have been easier to weather. She had known for so long that her mother used melody to help her speak, but she had abandoned the practice, and Suzu- having left before her mother’s condition could return fully- did not understand why. 

She turned to Arric and shook her head apologetically. She can speak, She assured him, before she turned swiftly to her mother with a look that was both hurt, and likely hurtful. Why do you not sing? Then back to Arric. She can speak if she sings, perfectly well, She explained quickly, just in time for her mother to successfully utter one word, one that would make Suzu fall silent.