The Raven and the Reindeer

by T. Kingfisher

“I stole the very shiniest words and hoarded them all up until they made something worth having.

“You may call me he,” said Mousebones, “for ‘it’ is an ugly word. I may feel differently later, but I will inform you first.”

“Compared to her, I’m a raven. And ravens do not bow to gods or men or giants.”