“But,” said Coyote when Sherwood didn’t say anything. “But. But you were harmed watching over Mercy. But you were harmed originally hunting down the Singer because I told you about him. But it doesn’t suit me that the Singer moves on to the next phase of godhood.” He caught Sherwood’s expression and grinned sharply. “Oh, he wouldn’t be all powerful. There are gods and there are gods—” he gestured to himself “—and then there is Apistotoke.” He frowned at Sherwood. “Gitche Manatu. Wakan Tonka?”
