“Had to bargain with Idunet, like I said,” Tam explained breathlessly. “Told him I’d do that to you if he helped me find shelter. That was the night I slept in the abandoned cottage.” Lyford wheezed incredulously again and raised his hands in the position of prayer used to offer thanks for divine blessings and miraculous abundance. “You’re welcome,” Tam said, though Lyford had probably meant the gesture for Idunet. Lyford wheezed softly. As he lowered his hands, Tam added, “We can go again if you’d like to.” Lyford whipped his hands back up.
