“That’s alright,” I assured her. “I can handwash my clothes tonight and just sleep naked, I guess.” Something croaked behind me. Like a very large animal getting choked. Or unexpectedly punched in the face. “What’s the matter, Warden?” Fallon asked with concern. He crossed to the warden and slapped him on the back. “Is there a bit of bracku bone caught in your throat? Here! Open your mouth and I will check!” “What? When have I ever required one of you lot to look inside my mouth?” Warden Tenn rasped, glaring at Fallon.

