Shady

Ky blinked at her and considered it for a moment. “But… now she’s in there… with him?”

Well that just wasn’t true at all. “What damage?”

“Me either,” Jerica agreed with a nod. “I—“ shouldn’t have believed Biryn. And she shouldn’t mention it now, either. Didn’t want Rickard to think she thought the worst of him. ...

Jerica nodded in agreement. “Who woulda known fate would bring us together up here of all places?” Ky was pale again. “…An Ainsley?” Ky thought for a moment. Who would ...

Jerica’s smile softened. “I’m… glad.” She nodded once. “This is good.” “Oh?” So she did know. Ky eyed the door. Was it War Lord Ainsley? Should she run?

(Awww! My heart) Jerica had to actively force herself to wait for a response rather than anxiously rushing away. Her chest felt tight as she waited for the very real ...

“Good.” Jerica nodded. “I’ll come back— er. Uh… I mean… if you want? Me to come back?” She stood up awkwardly. “I don’t think I’m technically supposed to be here ...

Jerica took a deep breath and rubbed her face tiredly. It’d been a long day. And now the emotions of all this were starting to wear off, leaving her even ...

“Reasonable.” Jerica nodded. She was grateful Rickard hadn’t watched that part of her decline, then. She didn’t have a problem… but… it was somewhat possible that it wasn’t the greatest ...

Jerica blinked at him. “…I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable. You never have to drink with me if you don’t wanna, up to you, no worries either ...

“That’s fine.” Jerica shrugged. “I guess it’s a little early to be drinking anyway. Especially if I have to go to a fancy dinner or whatever.” “I’d rather die than ...

Jerica looked at him thoughtfully. “…Derik says it’s not healthy… but I’ve got some rum in my saddle bags and I can bring it up if you wanna try. I’d ...

“You don’t feel any way.” She chuckled, but it was forced. “That’s the point. Drown the feelings.” Ky wondered if he was going to hit her. If he’d be able ...

(Ah oop. Oh well she deflected lol) “It’s sweeter than other liquors.” She shrugged. “And gets you shittier faster than wine or something. Efficient.” “And yet that’s how you’re rememb

(Oop happens to the best of us) (I also don’t know if this is in character I’m just remembering the exxtra litter lol) “Mm… she usually stayed in nicer places.” ...