Was he embarrassed of him? Of them?
Or was he over thinking? If he was why did it hurt so much, like he didn't want them to see them being intimate.
As soon as the squad was dismissed, Eden tugged Jester out by the collar before he could throw another card at the ceiling.
Chance followed a second later, his hands shoved in his pockets, only pausing when Kyren warned him not to use his ability unless given express permission.
"I was just...."
"Chance."
"…Fine."
Kaye didn't need to be told twice. He was already gone, slipping out the door without a word, Lira trailing behind like a shadow.
Kyren lingered a moment longer, arms crossed as he stood beside Silke.
"He's getting good.." Kyren said, quietly. "Pulling up a barrier in the middle of a room that size, with no tremor in the air? It means he's refining control. You've trained him well."
Silke didn't answer immediately. His gaze was on the now-shut door.
"Thanks..n" he said, eventually.
