Shady

Ky nodded. “They’re so snobby and conceited. I really disliked literally all of the officials I met over there.”

“Ouch.” Ky cringed sympathetically. “I guess it’s not easy to find a new home if you’re not coming from a place of privilege.”

Ky nodded. “I’m skeptical of most Eastern things.” All. Including Pratik.

Ky nodded. “When Zander came to visit, Papa would let me have a very very watered down cup… neither Aleth nor I wanted me caffeinated around him… haven’t tried it ...

“That’s why,” Ky laughed. “I love it. But it turns me into a spazzy chipmunk. I literally start trembling I get so much energy and start stuttering I’m talking so ...

“True,” Ky agreed with a nod. “I can’t really drink it. But my family may like it.”

Ky thought for a moment, then nodded. “I might.” That seemed like a reasonable request. Especially since it was for Ada rather than herself. And for Zander, when he came ...

“Zander really likes coffee.” Ky nodded. “They don’t have it up here, though.”

“I like most,” Ky said, glad for the change in topic. “Especially fruit ones. How about you?”

Ky was making things awkward. She glanced over at Ada. “Sorry.”

Ky nodded in agreement. Then hesitated. Was she supposed to be agreeing with a sentiment like that? She didn’t know. She shook her head slightly. Then shrugged.

Or tossed in the dungeon. Ky glanced at her. Then shook the thought off. Gaius wouldn’t do that for a joke. Even one he was the butt of. “No doubt,” ...

“Okay, good.” Ky breathed a sigh of relief, nodding.

Ky’s nervous laughter got a bit shriller. This joke was less funny. What if Ada actually told him? He would think they were being serious. And he wouldn’t find it ...

Ky laughed nervously. She knew Ada was joking. She knew — well, thought— that Harold would think it was a funny joke if he heard it. But she still blushed ...