Shady

“… she doesn’t know,” she said gently. “But he can’t hurt you. Or Gaius. Or me or Lyra or anyone else. She’s for sure-for sure on that. I promise.”

“Gwynna moved on,” Ky said gently. She was starting to regret telling him. Why had she done this? Made him uneasy. And for what?

“They… are sure that he can’t do any harm to anyone or anything,” Ky said carefully, not wanting to give a flat no.

Ky nodded to her and followed her out.

“No.” Ky said quickly, shaking her head. “No, they can’t. I asked. They promised he can’t do anything to you or Gaius or anyone else. And they’ve never seen him ...

Ky nodded and pulled the kitchen door open and held it for her.

“No.” Ky kept smiling, amused. “She just wrinkled her nose. I don’t think she liked you calling her Gramma.”

“Oh… do you suppose it will be unlocked? Emery said most of the doors are locked here.”

Ky giggled, looking between them.

Ky followed her, curious. “… then how do you know about it?”

(…completely yeeted that out of my brain oops thank you) Ky smiled a little and dipped her head, glancing back at Tomhas though she stole glances back at the couple ...

“Um… berry, if it’s not too much trouble, ma’am,” she said. “Or whatever is most convenient.”

(Imma need help homeboy) “Um…” she glanced at them, sizing them up.

“Yes ma’am,” Ky agreed, nodding. “I… I mean, I wouldn’t know. But… if you say so, then I’m sure that’s true.”

“I told you,” she said gently. “I met Lord Abel and Lady Liesel and they’re right there.” She nodded to where they stood. “I guess you can’t hear or see ...