The wilds around the cities are dangerous, but unlikely allies Felis and Gertie find out how much more dangerous the city can be, especially at court. Especially for wild folk unaccustomed to lying. The girls protect each other the best they can, Gertie with soothing words and political stature, Felis with her unpredictable textile magic. And occasionally a knife. They both seek safety, and struggle to exert control over their own lives; the hardest part is figuring out how to do it together.