"I didn't mean to spy," Cricket said, giving a slight almost courtly bow. People liked it when he did that. "I was just watching and didn't want to bother you. You were quite intent."

Aisling up and down some more, clearly agreeing with Dorian.

"Traitor," he tossed half-heartedly at the spirit. "Yes, it's name is Aisling. It's a spirit spirit."