Shady

Ky hesitantly walked down the hall. She desperately didn't want to go back to the meal. If Gaius wasn’t… then she didn’t have to… right? Maybe she should go answer ...

“That’s fair.” Ky nodded. “Future investment.”

“…even though they’re not allying?”

Ky walked out and shut the door behind her. Why did he always make things to this awkward? No one else acted like this.

“…maybe he’d split the land with you all?”

Ky awkwardly made for the door.

“Yes ma’am.” Ky nodded. “…I imagine a territory as large as two combined would be a headache to manage as well…”

Ky nodded anxiously. “Um… mhmm.” She hated keeping secrets. But. Well. Tomhas had asked her to. If she could keep Aleth’s secrets she sure as hell could keep her father’s. ...

Ky nodded. “That would… be nice.”

“Yes.” She nodded. Ish. “… basically…”

“Oh… okay.” She nodded.

“…you think House Tarr will fall?”

Ky blinked. “Oh?”

“Oh…” She hesitated. At least he didn’t double down. She thought for a moment. She hated when people refused to tell her the truth when she directly asked. She’d hate ...

“Yes ma’am.” Ky nodded. “… have you found many before? If-if that’s not rude to ask? Apologies.”