Someone at the market stared at my hands for a long time. I said sorry first. I don't even know what I was sorry for.

• The Old HeadThose hands, their original owner was a hell of a hand with an axe.
  Chopfyt...That's a frightening thing to say.
  The Old HeadWhat's frightening isn't my words, boy. It's that smiling mouth of yours.
• The ScarecrowChopfyt, save that apology. You'll actually need it later.