Kelsier stepped back into the main room, pulling Dockson aside and speaking to him in a quiet voice. Vin edged closer, trying to hear what they were saying, but Sazed placed a restraining hand on her shoulder.
“Mistress Vin,” he said disapprovingly, “if Master Kelsier wanted us to hear what he was saying, would he not speak in a louder voice?”
Vin shot the Terrisman an angry glance. Then she reached inside and burned tin.
The sudden stench of blood almost staggered her. She could hear Sazed’s breathing. The room was no longer dark—in fact, the brilliant light of two lanterns made her eyes water. She became aware of the stuffy, unventilated air.
And she could hear, quite distinctly, Dockson’s voice.
“…went to check on him a couple times, like you asked. You’ll find him three streets west of the Fourwell Crossroads.”
Kelsier nodded. “Ham,” he said in a loud voice, causing Vin to jump.