`` it 's not good for the child . '' `` sit there , '' he said , nodding at the chair to the left . as was her wont , she 'd appeared silently and suddenly behind him - something that was always disconcerting to a warrior who did n't like anyone or anything at his back . hello his dads voice trailed off , questioning . `` my parents worked for the household ; i was working as soon as i could walk . it sounded like he was dying . 