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Ky nodded in agreement, then hesitated, thinking back to her childhood. “You know, come to think of it, I didn’t say it much even when I could. Always been a ...

“Oh…” She hesitated. “I didn’t think you could say ‘no’ to a king.” She hesitated. “I’m not used to saying no to anyone.”

“I don’t know,” Ky admitted with a shrug. “I’d kind of given up on the idea of having a choice in the matter, and don’t quite know what to do ...

“I agree,” Ky said with a nod. “Would you want to do it back home?” It still felt weird to say that. “Or, like, here? Or elsewhere?”

Ky smiled at that, making a mental note to seek her out. And also to remind herself that Aashi and Tadaaki were here. Even if everyone else in the Keep ...

Ky nodded. “That sounds really neat! I’ve always been interested in black smithing.”

“Sorry.” Ky blushed. “I meant of the kids our age. If Arril isn’t your favorite…” She shook her head, embarrassed. “Sorry. It was a dumb question.”

“Fair enough.” Ky nodded. “Who is your favorite person here?”

“He’s the stable boy, right?” Ky asked.

Ky nodded again. Honestly, she wasn’t sure if that was a positive or not. On one hand, it meant she’d have privacy. On the other, were all of her conversations ...

“That’s true,” Ky said with a nod. She wasn’t sure she was excited for that, honestly. Silence scared her ‘cause it screamed the truth. And she didn’t want much of ...

“Okay,” Ky said with a nod. “That’s reasonable.” She thought for a moment. “Do you like it here?”

“Oh… I didn’t realize you’d gotten a choice in the matter,” Ky murmured. That was actually somehow a bit better. Tomhas should have — Ky tried to shake the thought ...

Ky glanced at her, and pang of envy running through her. It’d been so long since her hair was long enough to braid. Ky subconsciously ran her hand through her ...

“Oh.” Ky felt like an asshole. Aleth was the one who had sent her to talk to Lyra… but… then… she supposed she hadn't actually done what Aleth wanted. She’d ...