Shady

Ky understood fully. Actually, probably not even fully. She’d only had three years of subservience. He’d had well over two times as long as she’d been alive. She hesitated. “Was ...

“Thank you.” Ky nodded to him. “I’ll be sure to come find you.” She bit back her anxious impulse to add a disclaimer about only if he wasn’t busy when ...

“Oh… that’s good, then.” Ky offered a smile. “I’ll try my best to be a good student.”

Ky glanced at Rickard. Shit. This was her choice, too, wasn’t it? She supposed she’d bite the bullet on this one. It’d be kinder than making him make the decision. ...

“No doubt,” Ky agreed with a smile. “I’ll be sure to look it up.” (Big holy grail vibes)

Ky laughed a little. “‘Shrubbery’ is an excellent word… shrubberies.”

“Most things.” Ky shrugged, thinking. “Except math… and physics… and chemistry… biology’s okay, though!”

“No doubt!” Ky agreed with a smile. “Do you have any recommendations?”

“Maybe!” Ky smiled. “I really am so enamored with the library. It’s incredible.”

“Probably just hanging around Zander… and Emery.” She was careful to keep the frustration off her face and out of her tone. “He’s not staying very long… and I’ll let ...

“Thank you.” Ky hesitated. “… I think the kids have their hearts set on sweet rolls. I don’t need anything, though.”

“No thank you,” Ky said quickly. Imagine, asking for something. She’d rather die. “Thank you, though.”

“Thank you.” Ky smiled, feeling like she should contribute to the conversation, and yet coming up short. “Do you have any big plans for today?”

“No.” Ky shook her head. “I think he was waiting until you clear me.”

Ky blushed and nodded. She wanted to say she just wished she’d be of them would pick who wanted to do it. But she figured she’d just get told, again, ...