"A girl's gotta have some secrets." She throws a wink Hawke's way before she's moving again. The creature is closer to Hawke so she still and waits, ready to jump in if she's needed.

When the mabari leaps in and steals her kill Isabela can't help but let out a laugh, the warm sea air blowing through her hair as if she were on the bow of a ship.

"Please don't tell me you're going to say the dog cheated too."