"Of course. Of course, keep it--I shall need to put another log on the fire anyway."

He guides Vervain towards one of the low chairs near the table in the centre of the wagon, and does not step away from him until he is sure that his friend can get himself settled without difficulty. Then it is away with him to the stove, where he adds another log and gets the kettle going.

Tuo is oddly quiet while he works, and every so often steals a backwards look at his friend, grateful that Vervain cannot see his expression. There are many words of comfort and reassurance that come to him, but somehow he doubts they would bring much comfort to such a devout follower of the Path of Light. "Do you take milk or honey?" he asks instead. "With your tea."