Totoka River reelingline

meredith jumped slightly, her head snapping toward worm with wide eyes before the tension melted into a sheepish grin. oh! um… she hesitated, the mummer’s lilt thickening her words, ’e does—i’m jus’ quick wit’ ’em, s’all.

she gave a small shrug, her gaze flickering over worm with a mix of curiosity and amusement. ye scared the wits outta me, though, she added lightly, the words carrying a playful edge as her accent wrapped around them like a melody.