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Ky nodded. “And then trolls… and Rönn… and Stone Mother…”

Ky looked at her guiltily and then glanced away again. “A… lot… the gods are stirring… and making it everyone’s problem.”

Ky blushed profusely and fidgeted, looking anywhere and everywhere but her parents.

(I usually like it but I’m so tired and don’t feel like it lol I ended up procrastinating packing so then I went to bed late so now I’m exhausted ...

(Bro I gotta travel for work tomorrow and I’m big not ready lol) “Me—?” Ky gestured at herself uncertainly, glancing at the room. “In…?” Or go ‘play by yourself’?

Jerica nodded and gave Ky a hearty pat on the shoulder, then dipped her head and followed the servant.

“Uhhhhhhh.” Jerica looked at Ky. She preferred her sister, obviously. But she wasn’t a monster. She wasn’t going to pull Ky away from her mother. “… servant?” She glanced back ...

Ky glanced up at her, then blushed and shrugged and looked at the ground again. “I’m happy with whatever you prefer.” Jerica looked at her skeptically. It was clear she ...

Ky shook her head, still not looking up but sidling closer to Anneke and wishing she had the courage to lean in for another hug. “Um… no? I think I’m ...

“Yes.” Jerica nodded matter-of-factly, and glanced over at Ky. Ky still had her back to the room but felt the eyes on her and sheepishly turned back towards them, wiping ...

(Let’s go with yes, tho I’m not sure lol) “It was fine.” Jerica shrugged, but forced a little smile. It felt polite to reciprocate. “It’s… nice to be inside. I ...

Jerica was a little surprised that Tomhas had stuck up for her. Especially after she’d just reamed him out. “Jerica’s fine.”

“Jerica Ainsley.” Jerica squared her shoulders and strode towards them, offering a hand to shake.

Ky focused on getting her breathing under control and wiping the tears away. Her face was definitely still mottled and it looked like she’d been crying, but she managed to ...

Jerica wrinkled her nose and looked away, glancing back at Ky, who was actively ignoring her. She didn’t know what to do. She felt awkward and out of place but ...