brr!imitated their father, thrilling to see eilidh moving his way. he carefully guided her into the crook of one arm and held out the other for faolan.
da! brr!lestan went on nonsensically. kirain's lovely voice became a laugh, and he found one of his own, chuckling at both himself and the vocal little pups between he and she.
the witch nuzzled faolan, seeking to comfort him, and began to direct the boy into his other arm. perhaps their son might feel reassured if he was piled with his sisters as they often slept, lestan completely overlooking their interplay in his delight and awe.

