Elina VI

"We'll find a way to keep him out," Liv said. "I hear things. I can learn fast. There's a healer coming, and he's supposed to be really good at what he does. And if he doesn't get here fast enough, I can see if Damonq can help."

Elina shook her head. "No ancients. They would know."

"Then I'll learn," Liv said staunchly. "I know I can learn healing."

Elina found herself smiling. "You can learn anything," she agreed. "Thank you, my sweet girl. I appreciate that you want to help me."

"I watch them. I always have. I remember everything, so it's easy to follow the patterns they make or say the words they do."

A frisson of alarm crept down Elina’s spine. "Baby, you know you can't just go around repeating what they say. Some of their commands are in mysterious language and you don't understand that yet. You can't know what they're saying."

Liv shrugged. "I know the results. Trust me, El.”

"Honey, really, you can't just say things without knowing what they mean. It can be dangerous." Elina m