Shady

“I’m sure.” Ky nodded. Now wasn’t the time to push for information — that would be an infinitely shitty thing to do. Using a crisis to be nosy. “I… am ...

Ky nodded. “I suppose I wouldn’t be surprised, if he… was like him.”

Ky cringed. “I’m sure they must be hard to… see.”

“No, ma’am.” Ky shook her head. She probably shouldn’t mention that Ingrid had mentioned them; she didn’t want her to get in trouble. “Are they… prisoners?”

“He didn’t say anything.” Ky shook her head. “Just told me it was time to talk — then came with me and Captain Bay to a room and was quiet ...

“He went to get Captain Bay.” Ky cringed. It was her fault that he’d gone; he had no need for Bay aside from her. Even though she had explicitly told ...

“No.” She shook her head. “He had his eyes closed and was trembling a bit. The only thing he said was your name.”

“Yes, ma’am.” She nodded again and hurried towards the stairs, then hesitated, not sure if she was going too fast.

“Yes ma’am.” Ky nodded quickly. “… do you want me to watch them while you get someone?” She wasn’t in the mood for children just then. But it’s not like ...

Ky shook her head. “I don’t think so. He came back upstairs with Captain Bay, but…”

“He needs you,” she said quickly, voice low. “He went to the prison and now…” she searched for a word, but she couldn’t find one. “Now he’s not okay. He ...

“Thank you,” she repeated, returning the nod, and stepping back into the hall. The instant she verified she was alone she all but ran towards the stairs; god only knew ...

“Wonderful, thank you.” Ky flashed another tight smile, taking a quick step towards the door. “I think I can find it on my own now — thank you.” She didn’t ...

Both of those places had been left off the tour. “Quite alright.” She forced herself to maintain the smile. “Could you point me in the right direction? I’m afraid I’m ...

“Hi!” Ky forced a quick smile, taking a moment to make sure she didn’t come across as panicked as she felt. “Do you happen to know where Sara is?”