“That," said Kail, "was my mother.”

“Kutesosh gajair’is.” It was a bare whisper. “Such simple phrases. I destroy the enemy. I protect life. And my personal favorite—” “Kun-kabynalti osu fuir’is.” “None shall die while I watch over them. The irony is so beautiful.” Elkinsair wiped at his eyes.”

“You don’t talk about how the job is going until the job is done ,” Loch said.”

“That," said Kail, "was my mother.”