Shady

“Mm…” he considered it for a moment then shook his head. “I think she’ll feel ganged up on if we both go… but I’ll stay right here. And you can ...

“Oh yeah?” Aleth asked.

“She didn’t for me,” he said quietly. “But she may for you. It’s hard to say. It’s been a little while since I tried, so she may have cooled off ...

“Sounds nice,” Aleth said. He’d been very bored for weeks now. He wished he could have Ky here to make it less boring. “What sorts of things did you like ...

Tadaaki looked at him for a moment then shrugged. “If you like.” He’d be seriously surprised if she’d talk to anyone if she wouldn’t even open her door for him. ...

“…and what was that like?” Aleth asked, deciding that was more interesting than a pissing match.

“She’s not answering her door,” Tadaaki said with a sigh. “Judging from Tomhas being upset and her not being with him, I’d almost guarantee she’s in her room. But I’m ...

“Can you prove your ‘a man of honor’?” Aleth countered.

“Maybe,” Tadaaki agreed. He sighed softly. “I wish I knew for sure.”

Tadaaki grimaced again. “He didn’t look great… but he was up here not the infirmary, so…”

“I’m just saying, things have a way of changing on you. He can shove both of us in a cage, but it doesn’t change who we are… and who I ...

“Recently, I think,” Tadaaki said, glancing at the hall and sighing. “I saw him, briefly, and he seemed upset. Ky wasn’t with him… I assume she’s holed up in her ...

Tadaaki nodded, then hesitated, “… Tomhas is here. Don’t know if you’ve heard?”

“You’re one to talk,” he snorted.

Tadaaki winced and looked at him for a moment. He didn’t want to gossip about her. But. Well. She was bringing this on herself. And. Well. Maybe Emery would be ...