Sawtooth Spire rückkehr der musik

mahler was not surprised to know that was the reason maegi had given. it did not ever occur to the gargoyle that he should inquire into why the boy had been left; the blackfeather princess was a careful and logic-abiding sort. he also had not wished to pry.
a slow nod. "yes. i did not know maegi for long, but she vas my friend as vell." mahler had treated her affectionately, fond of the pale young woman in several indecipherable ways. but she had been mated, and he had never intended to press forth in any of them. 
a thought; his brow furrowed, then smoothed, and he looked thoughtfully at elfie. "did maegi ever teach you anything about plant life?"