As for Nessie, there is a family of Cirein-cròin that live in the loch and have for many generations. We assume that’s where the story about Nessie came from.” “Cirein-cròin?” The southern tilt to my accent left much to be desired in the way of pronunciation, and Mael raised a hand to his face as if it’d hide the way his mouth widened in a smile. Thankfully, he didn’t comment on it. “It’s a type of sea serpent. Distantly related to dragons, I think.” “So we do have proof of Nessie! That photo that was taken—” “Was just a stick,” Mael interrupted with a little tilt to his head, something
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