Shady

“Oh, um… hi…” Rifkin said awkwardly. “I was looking for—“ Ky jumped up, recognizing his voice. “Mr. Rifkin?!” She stepped towards the door and he blinked at her in surprise. ...

There’d been a lot of emotions and more than a few bouts of tears but now they’d settled down in one of the parlors playing a board game. Rifkin knocked. ...

(Sure!) Rifkin was surprised when an escort actually showed up to his room and said he really was free to wander around. He’d gone in search of the kids immediately, ...

“I should hope not,” Aeron agreed, coming to a stop by the tavern. “This your stop I believe.”

(Up to you! I love Emery but also I’m down for whoever you’re feeling. You could even bring in Emery plus someone else if you like, since I’m assuming both ...

“Mm.” Sinfully good cookies.

(Ooh yes! Let’s do it. Library maybe? Or a parlor? Ky and Talia would be hanging out for sure)

“They don’t let you eat cookies?” He raised an eyebrow.

(Ooh Perf! I don’t really have anything else to add here. Do you have anything else in mind? Or wanna skip somewhere?)

Rifkin straightened his shoulders and strode out, nodding to him.

Rifkin shook his hand, dipping his head.

Rifkin blinked, surprised he was being invited to dinner. He’d never seen a noble meal before. But he dipped his head and stood up. “Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.”

“Long time without ginger snaps.”

Rifkin grimaced; gods even Ash referred to them as children. How could he live with himself? He dipped his head, trying to think if there was any way he could ...

“When was that?”