Swiftcurrent Creek The reason why I am singing

"m-maybe! i don't know that i am suited f-for it quite the way y-you are. but i could stand to learn. in fact, i would welcome it," lestan finished with a stalwart resolution to steady his voice.
filing away arlette's necessary instruction, he bobbed his head solemnly. "are you — do you need anything else around here? i sh-should start a patrol. and try to s-sing," he added, a little smile to his mouth.