[He gives a low laugh at that.] I would go find a rabbit, did we need a sacrifice. Or something more suited to Doorway's tastes, that theirs be another set of teeth to our promise.

[That seemed like an unnecessary level of supernatural enforcement, though.

The shrike frankly grins at the question, settling back down in the water.

He's still watching Nehan, though. More thoughtfully than anything.]

Truthfully? I am minded to soak myself soft; it has been years since I am last warm. Is this agreeable to you?