Teach me how to close this hole

"Well then you've come to the right place," she said, offering him a small smile. Mentoring and being around children didn't come easily to her, but Deathbelle's litter had softened her. They were such bright little creatures - and endlessly surprising. Certainly smarter than she'd given any child credit for. The other Kleinlings scurrying about were less familiar to her, but she was dedicated to her craft. She would teach anyone who asked, no matter their parentage or heritage. Bourbon had proved his weight in rare herbs already - who knew what this little pup might help her with in the future?

Desert rose... "And what did she tell you about this plant?" she asked, settling in for a discussion. Hopefully he had the patience and attention span, he was still so young! It always surprised her how small they were.