Shady

“Heck if I know,” she huffed.

“…I… am not… compatible… with his preferences… of a human. Much less niece… it doesn’t mean he’s cruel. But… yeah.”

“No.” Ky shook her head immediately. “Gaius is nothing like Septimus.”

Ky shrugged. It was, though. He disliked her. And she knew it, even if everyone denied it.

“Yeah.” She nodded. “Every time I think the conversation is going well he tells me how much he hates teenagers.” (Goddamn it Ky, spreading rumors again with her unreliable narration)

“He tells me all the time he doesn’t like me,” Ky said sourly.

“I mean… yes.” She agreed with a nod. “I think we all are… but… you’re less far removed than Tadaaki.” That didn’t make sense. “You are the friend of a ...

Ky thought for a moment. That argument felt weak, but she wasn’t sure where the logical flaw was. “Yeah… but… but that just means Tadaaki is the friend of a ...

“You’re Sera’s.” Ky shrugged.

“What makes you say that?”

“How?” Ky challenged gently. “Tadaaki and his family are guests. Same as you.”

“Well… then I just take up too much mental space.” He had a point, she guessed. She was usually curled up in a tiny ball on her bed. “Either way. ...

(Ah that’s nice at least!) She furrowed her brow. “You wouldn’t be, either. The Keep is massive. I’m the only one who gets in the way.”

(Gros) “I don’t think you’re in the way.”

(You’re up early rip) “Oh.” She hesitated. “…I’m sorry… do you… want more friends?”