“This is old magic, but it knows me, and it won’t hurt anyone here and now.” “Carefully worded for a fae who doesn’t have to tell the truth,” said Asil. Tad turned to the old wolf coolly. “I am always careful with the truth. It is a powerful thing and deserves respect.” “Of course,” answered Asil. “When you are old, you will find yourself assuming that everyone else is careless with important things, too. My comment was not meant as censure; you merely surprised me.”
