Shady

“Rönn!” She grinned, one of the few genuine ones she’d had since she left home and started towards him eagerly.

(Ahh fair I thought about it the instant I hit send but wasn’t sure; does that edit work? I feel like she’d pick someone, Sera or Sara would be next ...

(That’s what I was thinking as well!) Ky had grudgingly gone to lunch and dinner — being sure that Gaius acknowledged her empty plate at the end of each to ...

Ky continued up to her room, relieved.

“Will do.” She nodded to him and moved to step past him. “Thanks!” Was this it? So easy? She was starting to let herself hope. Maybe she’d read him wrong. ...

Ky nodded, trying not to let herself get too helpful. "Seems so... I appreciate the help while I did, though!" She flashed a hesitant smile.

“Y-no?” Depending on what ‘it’ was referring to. “He wasn’t able to touch me.”

Ky pulled up to a short stop, startled.

(Haha maybe next time. I’m so tempted for her to ask but I feel like that would be Not Good for her mental health right before the whole Zander reveal ...

(God I’m so indecisive lol) She paused another moment then pulled the door closed after her. She didn’t know enough about Severus to know whether he’d tell her the truth ...

Ky hesitated when she saw the hall was empty, trying to decide. On one hand, it felt safer not to poke a sleeping bear. Whoever Narfi was he clearly didn’t ...

(Do you have a preference for when she finds out? And *is* he in the hall now? That’d be the easiest solution lol if he can hear her she won’t ...

“Thank you.” She nodded to him, hesitating by the door. Should she ask him about Narfi? Was he still in the hall, listening? Would Severus tell her the truth about ...

“No!” She shook her head quickly. “Um… I mean… no, that’s okay. Thank you. I was just… um… long story — doesn’t matter — but, um… no I didn’t mean ...

“You as well.” She dipped her head, forcing herself not to fidget. He’d just proven he couldn’t hurt her. No need to be anxious… no need.