"I don't know about that," Keman said, laughing. Shadow did seem like he was pretty fond of talking. "Certainly the most you've said this morning, but the most you've said in a long time? Nah, probably not." His eyes were twinkling. Suddenly hungry, he grabbed a muffin off of Shadow's plate and took a big bite.

"I know about Valyn's knives--one belongs to someone named...Adel-something. It's a big, bulky thing with a wooden handle. Not sleek, like the ones Valyn used at home. And yes, I think you're right."