Eagle Crest Hallows [2]

Jace

I think about it, then sigh, knowing Rayah would kill me later.

"Wait, what kind of test?" I ask, running a hand through my hair.

Azrael

I smiled. Finally, one of the two had caved in. In my experience, when a question like that was asked, the game was already half-way done.
"Simple, really," I assured. "All I need is for the children to pick up a certain artifact of mine..."

Jace

I study the man.

"What kind of artifact? What would it do?" I ask.

Rayah

My eyes widen at Jace. "NO!" I say, shaking my head, "No, No, No, No, No, NO, NO!" I shake my head again.

Jace

I look at Rayah and sigh.

Would you rather be nagged about this for a while, or get it over with? I ask via mind message.

Azrael

"Please," I implored. "If my calculations are correct, the artifact would be perfectly harmless" I continued, carefully. "It would prove your children are the ones the legend speaks of. But it is located in my realm in the Spirit World. A journey there is best taken in the daylight."

Rayah

I shake my head, "NO WAY IN HELL MY FIVE YEAR OLD KIDS ARE GOING ON A FREAKING MISSION!" I said, putting Riley behind me.

Azrael

I sighed and ran a hand through my hair.
"It would be perfectly safe," I promised. "We'd get there via my private jet, then to the island where the artifact is housed by boat. No risk whatsoever."

Jace

I look at Rayah and sigh, glancing back at the man.

"Sorry, not now," I say.

Azrael

"Of course," I said, smoothly. "This is an unseemly hour. But I do beg that you call me tomorrow. This is, I repeat, of utmost importance."
I half-bowed respectfully and made my way out.

Rayah

I sigh and glance back at Riley.

"Momma," She giggles, "Is I going to fight like you do?" She asks, making her eyes wide.

I flash a smile, "One day. Not now." I reply, putting her hair in a ponytail.

The guy tells me to call him tommarow and I watch him leave, not looking at Jace whatsoever.

Jace

Oh sh*t...here it comes.

I glance at Rayah, holding my breath.

"You can't blame me for being curious," I say, suppressing a nervous smile.

Rayah

I just shake my head and keep doing Riley's hair, changing it to a braid.

Jace

I sigh and look down at Logan, who's staring at them with serious curiosity.

"Ray... Would it help if I said sorry?"

Rayah

I shake my head, giving him the silent treatment, and pick Riley up, Bringing her to the couch. I sit down and start her hair again, it being easier this way.