Shady

Aeron nodded in agreement. “I wish there was a side of do-no-harm to join. But the birds clearly ain’t it.”

Ky let out a huff of frustration and grabbed her arm and pulled her down the hall. Fine . If Lyra wouldn’t protect herself then they were both going to ...

Aeron stretched his back. “I suppose they’re gonna make us pick sides huh?”

Had he lost his connection to this plane? She hoped so. “Lyra,” she sobbed, desperate and terrified. “ Please . I don’t want him to hurt you. Please get away ...

“You have to get away from me.” She shook her head miserably. It felt like the assassins all over again. She was putting her family in danger by proximity. She ...

“Well… it’s good to know yourself.” He nodded awkwardly.

“Okay,” she agreed with a nod, hoping compliance would lead to compliance and that Lyra may go back to her room if Ky promised to go. Even though she definitely ...

“Oh yeah?”

“No,” Ky gasped, pulling away from her and shaking her head quickly. “You have to get away from me. Lock your door.” (These literal children ;-; )

“As you should,” Aeron agreed with a nod. “Be your own woman.”

“No, please.” Ky was crying worse now as she stepped towards Lyra, trying to usher her to go back inside. “Nothing. It’s fine. Please go in your room. Please.”

“Maybe your father,” Aeron suggested mildly.

“Go back inside!” Ky said desperately, taking a step towards her and gesturing urgently. “Please. Lock your door. Please.”

Tears were falling now and she was scrubbing at them angrily. “ Please !”

“Mm… true.” He sighed and rubbed his face. “Shameful.”