Shady

“Yes. But you have to stay inside,” she reiterated.

“Okay, so—“ It was all she needed. She sat down on the edge of a nearby chair, leaning forward. “There’s a troll coming — it’s an hour away. He said ...

“Um… so…” Why hadn’t she thought of her speech beforehand? “If there… happened… to be… um… something that you need to stay inside for, but I tell you about, would ...

Ky’s stomach lurched a little, despite this being exactly what she was hoping for — that he’d be awake and alone. She hesitantly strode forward, trying to think of what ...

Ky very slowly and hesitantly knocked on his office door and quickly retreated when he didn’t answer immediately. She was still so uneasy in offices. Even Tomhas’s, though he seemed ...

Ky started towards the Keep. Where would Gaius even be at this hour? Would he be awake? Probably not. He was an early riser, so she assumed the that meant ...

She offered a little smile and wave then walked towards the door. She was most definitely going to go find Gaius, if he was still awake, and tell him that ...

“Okay.” Ky nodded. “… be well. I’ll miss you.”

"But just to the border, then back," Ky said firmly. "You're not going to go to the South."

"Yes." Ky nodded, then hesitated. "... do you know when you'll be back? Should I ask them to stop throwing the deer for a day or two or...?"

"I can make you a new one, if something does happen to it," she offered. "My papa taught me how to weave. I like doing it. Reminds me of him."

Ky's smile grew a bit and she nodded. "I'm glad you like it. I was afraid you wouldn't. Didn't know if you liked those sorts of things."

"Okay." Ky glanced towards the door, then her brain processed what she saw. The bracelet. It was enough to distract her -- partially. She gave the first genuine smile she ...

"Will it try to get in?" She was definitely not going to sleep now.

She scrambled to her feet, panicked. How could he know it was mean, just from the smell? And how did he know how far away it was? And how did ...