I really love the sensory imagery of the huntsman's memories, and how little of it makes it into what he says to the woman. This bit in particular is so striking:
the black fox, sun shining like oil on the sleek of him. His panting mouth, tongue curling in a grin. The eggshell fangs, the flash of it - like he's laughing.
Re: His Gallant Huntsman
the black fox, sun shining like oil on the sleek of him. His panting mouth, tongue curling in a grin. The eggshell fangs, the flash of it - like he's laughing.