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Talia smiled at that, glancing at him. “…I’m allowed to have sweets now?” She asked hopefully.

(Actually reminds me of a prof I had my freshman year of undergrad. I ended up going to the church he pastored and this man roasts the ever loving fuck ...

“The food here’s amazing,” Ky said after a moment of silence. “Have you tried any yet?” Talia nodded. “Yes ma—“ Ky frowned at her. “…sorry. Habit.” Talia blushed and looked ...

(Oh it was absolutely me I ran my mouth so much lol adults were literally never neutral towards me. They either loved me or hated me and there was no ...

“Makes sense.” She nodded. “Keeps your hands busy.”

(Alas the classic blunder of being a very tiny child lolol) Kieran’s eyes went wide when he realized he’d been caught. How embarrassing. He glanced at Derik, who made no ...

Talia nodded. “I bet I could learn how to do that fairly easily.”

Derik and Kieran followed him. Kieran thought he was far enough back Ash wouldn’t be able to hear him and whispered under his breath, “what’s the room?” Derik shrugged. He ...

“What sorts of things does she need help with?”

“Right, then.” Zander dipped his head and turned around. “Near the end of this hall on the right,” Derik said, gesturing behind them towards where the parlor was. “Right.” Zander ...

(Nice!) Talia smiled a little more and dipped her head. “I’m glad to hear that.”

“Thank you, then.” Zander dipped his head. “… I guess I should go get her, then?”

“I could do that!” Talia said quickly, nodding with a little smile. “She seems really nice.”

Zander took it hesitantly, glancing at Derik. Derik also hesitated, then shrugged. Jerica would get through this faster if she could throw a fit. “… okay.” He dipped his head. ...

Talia nodded in agreement.