“No. I came recently to explore.”
“To explore? I didn’t think elves or dwarves came here anymore for that.”
“Oh, they don’t. The air is terrible here. I’m thinking of making a syshoral leniir once I find a more permanent temporary home.”
“Every home needs one.” Whatever it was. I activated my translation charm so I wouldn’t miss any more elven terms sprinkled in.
“On this world, they do.” Amrysha grinned. “I came because I’m a bit of a misfit at home.” She set the pliers on the desk. “Elves are supposed to use magic to craft things, not tools. My aunt thinks a dwarf may have sneaked into my bloodline.”
“Or a goblin,” Gondo suggested.
“Yes, elf-goblin matings are very common.” Amrysha’s eyes crinkled, which I took to mean they were as common as orcs with good attitudes. “Perhaps we lo
