Shady

"Yes, sir," they murmured in unison, nodding obediently as they sat where Alexander told them to sit. Ky felt a bit anxious that Loquitur was leaving them -- what if ...

"Yes, sir." They both nodded and started moving down the hall, minds churning about what in the world was happening. They never thought anyone would be able to buy them ...

(I learned a new word xD) They exchanged another glance, relieved that he hadn't meant he was going to let Aleth hurt them again. Ky looked up at Tadaaki. She ...

Ky and Tadaaki exchanged a look, both of them getting tense at once. He wouldn't really send them back... would he? Ky was starting to feel lightheaded again after all ...

"I'm okay," he breathed, shaking his head as he took a step forward, but kept his hand on the wall to steady himself. Then he hesitated, looking back at Loquitur ...

Tadaaki was starting to feel a bit more of the life dump into him as he finished off the first loaf and stiffly let Loquitur wrap his arm around him. ...

Ky nodded, still feeling vaguely uneasy at how approachable he was. Did he not realize that he was a nobleman? Or just not understand that noblemen weren't supposed to touch ...

Tadaaki looked at Ky, overwhelmed. She nodded, also overwhelmed, but starting to get used to the idea. It still felt surreal. But it was starting to seem like it was ...

"I don't know." Tadaaki shook his head. "I don't know. I'm scared to find out. We live on the Southern Coast. They..." His chest felt so tight with fear, but ...

"He can help us," Ky repeated, looking back to Tadaaki. "Help them... right?" She looked back at Loquitur. He had offered... "I forgot before... Aaki has a daughter. On the ...

He looked between them, distraught. This had been so much to wake up to. It all felt like a dream. Or a nightmare. Or a trap... but Ky wouldn't do ...

"What?" Tadaaki choked on the bread, eyes going wide. He swallowed the bite but shook his head. "No! No-no-no-no." He looked down at Ky desperately. "You know we can't do ...

"Change his mind about--?" Ky darted forward and grabbed two of the rolls, then held them both out to Tadaaki. "Here, eat." Tadaaki cast a fearful glance over his shoulder. ...

Ky smiled at him, relieved that he'd agreed, then she kicked off her shoes. She wasn't sure if Loquitur could stop Aleth a second time, so it was best if ...

Ky felt herself relax, ever so slightly. So, he wasn't mad that she'd hugged him. That was good. It was hardly a proper thanks to the man who'd just rescued ...