"Right, she's from the same place you came from, isn't she?" Because of course, when shit hits the fan the children aren't spared.

And again he's glad the girls aren't here, and not just because he doesn't want them to see him this way.

"'S good she's got you." His mouth twists. "Shouldn't be any kids at all here. Somehow I don't think darkness and monsters is the worst shit this place can toss at us."