TheClosetKidnapper

Mark "Ah, twins," I nod, "Izzy is four." Supposed to be six...

Tyler I follow Logan, wondering how many other relatives he had. I glance down the stairs at Tahlia as we wait before a door.

Mark "How old is yours?" I ask, "Perhaps a playdate can be arranged. Izzy...she doesn't have many friends around her age. Our life has been difficult these past few years."

Tyler I politely smile and nod, shaking her hand. I bow of respect afterwards too, not wanting to be seen as discriminatory.

Mark "Nice to meet you too," I say, leaning against the counter and checking on Izzy, "You've already met my daughter, I see."

Tyler I shake his father's hand and bow in respect, smiling politely. "I have one question for you," he says, "Who exactly is your father?" As if on cue, Dad ...

Cloaked Healer I nod, holding my hand out, "I do believe I owe an introduction. Mark Stanton, of Hermes as well. It's nice to see friendly half-family every once and ...

Tyler I flash a smile and stand, "I...They will not hear my voice - I'm afraid speech is sacred to me - but, yes, I would."

Cloaked Healer I flash a smile and set Izzy down on one of the counters, "Especially in personality. Sir Carter is humble. Hermes is nothing of the sort."

Tyler I nod and look back at the stars, "As you wish. What would you prefer?"

Cloaked Healer I merely shrug, "You resemble your parents. Especially Sir Carter. He and Hermes could be interchangeable..."

Tyler I nod at this and flash my own smile, "Let that be my payback then. Thank you for this, Master Logan."

Cloaked Healer I glance away, respecting their privacy, and push back memories of my own lost love. Izzy stirs in her sleep but stays silent, clutching to me. "You are...Aphrodite ...

Tyler I glance at him, "I do owe you, whether you believe so or not. Your father is a wise man. Perhaps, if you wouldn't mind the burden, you could ...

Cloaked Healer I flash a smile beneath my hood and watch Izzy fall asleep, "Miss, if it isn't too much, I wish to stay a while longer. Your husband is ...