The Heartwood I've been cold, I've been merciless

Speedy laughed. "I think I'd have to see that to believe it." She grinned thinking he definitely took every chance he could to give her a hard time. 

She listened quietly as Siarut gave her a short explanation as to why he and his siblings had left their home. Again, she was compelled to ask more but wasn't sure if she should. Her naturally curious nature was clashing with her desire to respect his reticent nature. If her past had been as tumultuous as his appeared to have been, she would probably be reluctant to discuss it as well. So, she just left it at that, assuming he would tell her more when he was ready.

Speedy slid into a stretch and then rolled over on her side, still facing Siarut. She sighed and said, "Night time is my favorite part of the day." It may have been random, but it was true. Plus, she wanted to give him an opportunity to change the subject if he wished to do so.