Shady

“What all should I put in one?” This was going to be considerably harder to sneak back in her pocket than she expected.

“Oh, wow…” Ky looked at it reverently. “It’s bigger than I expected.”

“Not born yet,” Ky said, glancing back at him. “But… I don’t know. Something tells me it’ll be a little boy. So… something boys would like?”

She watched Tomhas go with a little sigh, then turned back towards Sven. “I have no idea; I’d never heard of them before last night… I thought he was going ...

“I…” she looked at him helplessly. She didn’t like that at all. It’d made it easier to get it for him sneakily, sure. But not before she knew which one ...

“Nice to meet you.” She ducked her head and shook his hand firmly. “And, um… no sir, not really.” She glanced up at Tomhas. “What sorts of ones do you ...

Ky looked around in wonder, not noticing the man at first. Once she did she gave a shy smile and wave. “Hello!”

“No, that’s okay.” She shook her head quickly. She’d spontaneously combust if he gave her more money. “Thank you. I’m sure this is plenty. Thank you.”

“That’s cool.” Ky smiled.

Ky nodded, hurrying after him, entire body tense. Why did she always draw so much attention? Always. “What sorts of things do they make?”

Ky switched sides to keep Tomhas between herself and the old woman, looking up at the sign. She nodded and followed close behind, happy that he seemed eager to show ...

“No.” She lied, shaking her head. Couldn’t tell him she wanted to get him a surprise gift now could she? She hesitated. She did need to know where they were ...

“…I guess.” She looked around the area more. “What’s your favorite place here?”

“…I guess not,” she muttered, frowning. “But it can’t be helpful.”

“…seems like it’s working now,” Ky murmured sullenly.