Sleepy Fox Hollow this goes beyond me, beyond you

His remark brought a smile to her face once more. I know, she murmured, and then her brow furrowed as he tried to explain to her—and did so, albeit not the way she expected, or needed to understand. The ghosts. She thought of the daedra, and shuddered.

Did he, too, have a connection to the divine. . .sinister or otherwise?

I understand, Maegi said simply, sincerely. She was a little grateful for the subject change and nodded, letting her face lighten. Yes, let's do that. Then we can ask him about your head. Her eyes scanned the moss before them, quietly assessing. I think we can handle all of it between us.

Shooting him another kind look, she stooped and took a great deal in her mouth. She then turned, flicking her tail in a signal for the boy to follow. Talk of ghosts could (should!) come later. For now, it was all business.

fade this out here?