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The Barghast wo a few paces distant, sharp, dark eyes fixed intently on the exchange between the Shield Anvil and Silverfox At the pause, she laughed low in her throat, drawing everyone’s attention

’Too bad there are noyou, I am reminded of this world’s true heart of power Malazan marines, a Shield Anvil of the Grey Swords, a witch and a sorceress And now, to cohast … bringing food and wine’

The two

’And I would gossip!’ Hetan shouted ’Shield Anvil! Itkovian holds to vows no longer, true? I can bed him-’

’If you can catch hi

’If he had fifty legs I could still catch him! Silverfox! What of Kruppe, hey?’

The Bonecaster blinked ’What of hi wo!’

’What a horrifying irant you he’s round and small and slimy, but clever, yes? Clever heats the blood all on its own, does it not? I have heard that, while you may look like a woman, you remain as a child in the most important way Stir yourself with desire, lass! You’ve been consorting with the undead and the withered for far too long! Grasp the spear with both hands, I always say!’

Silverfox slowly shook her head ’You said you brought wine?’

Grin broadening, Hetan approached ’Aye, two bladders as big as your breasts and no doubt just as sweet Gather, formidable companions, and let us feast!’

Haradas smiled ’A wonderful idea, thank you’