“I won't mention her. And she teaches you about the craft? About working magic?”
“Some.”
“Good. You need all the help we can give you.”
“You could say that. It's been pretty crazy.”
Phoenix looked thoughtful for a moment as they walked side-by-side. “Actually, there may be another way I can assist. A small thing, but perhaps it will make a difference.”
“What is it?”
“The gift of voices.”
“I don't know what that is, either.”
“Something people like me have. I think it's because we're so used to hearing people's underlying thoughts as well as what they say out loud. We quickly learn to connect the two.”
“That's … that's how you can understand me? How you can speak English?”
“English and a lot of other languages.”
“And you're saying you can give this ability to me?”
“With Bethany's
