Dragoncrest Cliffs Apparently, a koi has died. They want you to pay for it.

An interruption turned her head, but it wasn't a disappointment. She smiled at the boy's arrival, lifting her chin and giving him a happy chuff in return.

Etienne! How are you? she asked, standing to greet him. He seemed wise beyond his years, with everything that had happened. He remained upbeat throughout.

Once he'd met her by the streambed, she cocked her head and asked, Are you any good at fishing? I'm trying to get a good catch today.

She thought it was possible a seawolf born and bred would be good with the fish. Hopefully.