Shady

“Yes’m.” Tadaaki dipped his head and obediently lifted his arm as much as he could. “…how… long should I wait, ma’am?” It seemed like he’d be sitting up for a ...

“Ohhh gosh I heard the history but I don’t remember it. I think it was an early Lord that started it but it’s been expanded upon greatly since then.”

“Another excellent point.” He started up the first flight.

Tadaaki dipped his head.

“No idea!” Pratik said honestly. “Only one way to find out… well… I suppose we could ask someone. But only one fun way.”

His eyebrows furrowed as a stab of pain shot through his chest. But he quickly wiped it off his face and returned to a neutral expression as he nodded. Couldn’t ...

“Let’s do it!” Pratik grinned and headed for the stairs.

“Yes’m.” Tadaaki appreciated she asked rather than just grabbing for him. She’d be within her rights to do so, obviously. But it was embarrassing to flinch. And he definitely would ...

His were in a similar state to Ky’s.

“Sometimes.” He smiled a little, turning to look at the rest of the collection. He talked a big game and sang his own praises, but he never actually meant it ...

“My feet, also, ma’am.” The bandages applied pressure that was uncomfortable but strangely made him feel stronger. More in control of himself.

“I appreciate that.” Pratik smiled and dipped his head. “I wouldn’t lie to you.”

“Totallisa, ma’am.”

“Yes’m.”

“No.” Pratik shook his head. “I don’t even ask. As long as you treat the books well and bring them back in a reasonable amount of time they truly don’t ...