in this castle of glass

LOREN

Taking some roots, Loren began to grind them in his own mortar. Not responding to Korbin's first reply, the healer didn't glance up as he responded to the second. If it comes to that, yes, though I probably won't use exactly those words. There was a bit of a wry edge to the thought, though he was almost entirely closed off still.

Roots ground, he rummaged around for a bottle of alcohol, albeit one that was medicinal. That mint you just prepared. What effects does it have when made into a tea? Finally he looked up, meeting the hunter's gaze squarely. The Launceleyn was curious how the other man would respond to this pop quiz.

look at how a single candle can both
defy and define the darkness