[se] an eternity of other things

"I do not know if they will reach Ludo if I do that," he admitted gravely, though there was a hint of wry amusement in his green eyes. "The food thieves in this city are bold." A particular raven came to mind when he said that, but he tilted his head thoughtfully. "Unless I wait until dark." Which just meant a different breed of thief would be about, but at least it seemed a little more likely that the intended recipient would snatch the sweets up before an enterprising 'purveyer' could make off with them.

"You live at the lighthouse?" Hadama gave her a look of new respect. "Do you tend to the light there?"