Have I mentioned I love the phrase "pure of heart, dumb of ass"?
Excerpt below:
“Welcome back, boys. How’d things go?”
“Well… we’re still alive,” Kuna replied dryly. “Despite the world’s best efforts.”
“Why didn’t you tell us the trees themselves would attack us?” Lykou asked.
“Wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise, now would I? Anyway, considerin’ what else you two’ve been through, includin’ escapin’ the Great Wraith, I figured you could handle an ornery oak.”
“I guess we should’ve expected it at this point, honestly,” Kuna said flatly. “Especially in Kryckwood.”
Algrytha snickered. “Now yer gettin’ it. Gotta stay on yer toes ‘n’ expect trouble in these parts."