She watched him as he went about his business-- she actually did catch that grimace, and the brief, horrified pause when he looked at his hands. She coughed, looking away and rubbing the back of her head. YOU AND HER BOTH, MAURICE.

"Psh. And scare 'em all down to your end by default? I see what you're doing."

But she got up all the same and started to lumber around the edge of the pond.