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Ky nodded slowly. “It’s… complicated, that’s for sure.”

Ky glanced at her, then away. She shrugged. “… I don’t know. They seem stupid.”

“It’s hard to say.” She shrugged, then buried her hands in her pockets. “They’re not acting like normal. And they’re entirely too big to be as stupid and unpredictable as ...

“The wood trolls are nice,” Ky confirmed. “The stone ones… are not, no.” She shivered. “I hope none come by.” That seemed unlikely. “… at least none that take interest ...

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She raised an eyebrow at her sister’s profanity, but smirked a little. “No doubt… hopefully we don’t have any more trouble with them.”

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(My bearded dragon died : ( ) “Oh yeah?” Ky glanced at her. “Did they come near?”

“Definitely not,” she said firmly. “It’s too dangerous.”

Ky nodded solemnly. “But not before the long night.”

Ky shuddered at the thought and nodded. “Yes… I… would prefer to stay here in the future. I… I mean I don’t mind… I’m happy to… to go wherever Mother ...

Ky perked up, grateful Anneliese wouldn’t think her terrible for saying it. She nodded. “Very… and quiet.”

“Good,” she lied. “But better to be home.”

Ky sat down next to her and looped her arm through her elbow. “I missed you.”

“I really have.” Ky nodded, pulling away. “What all did I miss?”