Shady

“I can’t be near you,” Ky argued, shaking her head. “I need to… see if I could find someone…” she glanced down the hall again. “I’m okay. I promise.”

“Same difference.” Aeron shrugged. “Swans are just plus size geese.”

“No… thank you.” Ky shook her head, also glancing around. “I need to… go.” Where, she didn’t know. Where would Narfi be? Or… maybe just the library? Michael didn’t like ...

“I’m fine.” Ky shook her head. “I… had a dream?” She gave Sera a pointed look. “That someone came in my room… and… I… accidentally woke up Lyra. I’m sorry.”

Aeron agreed with a nod and a smirk. “Feathers and rage. That’s it.”

Ky wiped at her face, trying to think of how she was going to handle this.

Ky wiped at her face and knocked louder.

“That’s fair. Swans are, though.”

Ky went down to Sera’s room and knocked on the door.

“Yeah,” he agreed with a nod. “Which I mean is good. But… ugh. Just a shitty situation the birds are cooking up for everyone involved. All for their little goose ...

“No.” Ky shook her head, glancing behind them to be sure Michael wasn’t pursuing, but forced herself to slow to a brisk walk instead of a run.

“Exactly,” Aeron agreed. “Unfortunately.”

“…yes?” That was good. “Probably…”

“No.” She shook her head, letting go of Lyra and starting down the stairs quickly. She had to get away. But where to?

“I-I can’t….” She cast a fearful glance over her shoulder to see if Michael was coming after them. “I can’t tell you.”