Shady

Aeron rolled his eyes. "She's just fine."

Ky didn't notice -- the fact that Gaius was following, or that he was being gawked at-- intent on her mission to look for Myna.

"Yes, ma'am!" Talia answered, nodding quickly. She hastily folded the blankets, hoping she'd been allowed to touch them.

"How?"

Talia sprang upright, blushing guiltily. "Sir?" She gathered up the furs she'd accidentally knocked on the ground.

Aeron sighed. "I can't imagine being so....." He sighed again. "Why the hell do you care? Let people live their lives. She's not hurting anyone."

Ky was distant -- at least emotionally, if not physically -- the entire ride. She was exhausted . And she didn't want to deal with questions. Not until she had ...

Kaelan winced and dipped his head. Talia turned towards her room and wandered around for a moment, then flopped down on the bed and starfished out. This whole huge bed, ...

(Aye I dig him! And yeah, that works ^^ I don't have much in mind for the kids but I'm down if you have an idea. Otherwise, maybe once they ...

"Well clearly it's working out okay for her." He shrugged.

(All good!) "Oh..." He blushed and wrinkled his nose despite himself. It was just an alibi. One to buy his safety. He dipped his head. "Yes, sir... that should work." ...

(Sounds good to me! How far ahead? I'll follow your lead ^^ )

Aeron snorted. "Then you're welcome not to live that long; it's not our choice how long she wants to live."

sir," Kaelan admitted, then realized it sounded like he was being difficult. "I-I mean, I'm willing to-- but I... I don't understand, sir. What am I supposed to say happened? ...

“Okay.” Ky nodded and started for the stairs.