I rolled the old words no one has ever transcribed around in my throat. They came back clumsy, and all night I kept hearing that clumsy sound again.

• MorgThe old words aren't given to just anyone, child.
  RugarI didn't give it. I measured it. I was just the one left more shaken after.
• KirikHeard it all night? That's just a very long way of saying you didn't sleep.