Shady

Zander nodded and looked back at Ua, switching to her language. “We’re not sure. Let’s go find out, shall we?”

“I don’t know.” He switched back to Upper and looked at Emery. “Will Tasia be at lunch?”

“She is,” Zander agreed, still smiling. “And she likes you. I’m sure you’ll have lots of fun together.”

Zander laughed. “That I do… my name’s Zander. I’m Ky’s uncle.”

“Hello small one,” Zander said in her language, the smile more genuine now. “Ua, is it?”

Zander nodded as well. “That’s where we were headed, too… after you.” He gestured invitingly.

(Yeah, sorry. Forgot to specify lol)

“Lunch?” Zander asked.

Zander also forced a smile and nodded to her. “Hello.”

Zander sighed softly and also walked in silence. It was annoying to not be allowed away from someone pissed at you, especially when you were peeved as well.

Zander nodded. “It’s okay, I understand.” Far, far more than Emery was giving him credit for.

“I did apologize,” Zander pointed out. Emery was pushing it.

“It’s admirable to stick up for a friend, especially in their absence,” Zander said, deciding they didn’t need to revisit what Gaius may or may not be.

“Thanks.” Zander strode into the hall, glancing back at him. He needed to do something or Emery was going to marching into Gaius’s office to announce that Zander had called ...

“Sure.” Zander stepped back out into the hall. He shouldn’t have jinxed himself in saying it wasn’t awkward having Emery’s head shoved up his ass all the time. It was ...