Shady

“That’s what I thought too,” she said gently.

“…Can he redeem himself at all?” She glanced at him.

“That’s fair.” Talia nodded. “I’m sure they have more important things to do with their time.”

“That’s cool!” Talia said with a smile. “What sorts of dances do you have up here?”

Ky nodded in agreement, then sighed. “… apparently Septimus is trying to ‘redeem’ himself before he goes… I don’t understand it. I don’t know why he doesn’t just go away.”

(Ahh okay) “…I think most things,” Ky said after a moment. “Like they can still read and interact with each other. Everything but eat and breathe I think… maybe sleep, ...

“Yes ma’am.” Talia smiled and nodded. “We liked it a lot. Ky and I always danced a ton. Every single one if we weren’t hurt or sick.”

(Wait did he? God my memory is terrible. All I remember is him saying Septimus was trying to redeem himself but I don’t remember how) Ky shook her head. “I ...

“…oh… it wasn’t, like…” she blushed a little. “Not like a noble dance or anything. Someone would just break out a lute and start playing and whoever wanted to dance ...

(Oof lol) “He won’t say that.” She shook her head. “He thinks I’m an idiot so he’s being deliberately vague so I won’t know what he’s talking about.”

(Haha oof. But valid. Bring it on, let’s crush her entirely lol) “He refused to pass.” Ky sighed, feeling awkward so she pulled her arm away and picked at a ...

“It’s a lot of fun!” Talia nodded eagerly. “Good way to unwind after a long day. We usually had a dance for everyone’s birthdays so usually at least three or ...

“Promise.” She nodded. (Hmm I feel like we should let him be her support system in the very short term lol but I wouldn’t mind her finding out soon-ish, either. ...

“I’m sorry.” She wrapped her arm around him tightly. “He’s gone now.”

“Very, very lively ones.” Talia returned the smile. “Our township was very energetic with dances. Best dance is one that leaves you sweaty and exhausted.”