Blaze of Secrets (Asylums for Magical Threats)
“As they went along the street, Millie pointed out the various sights, telling stories like an amateur tour guide. They went down a couple of streets until they reached a section of houses, went up some stairs, and entered a two-story apartment.
Once they were inside, Millie tossed aside her keys and walked into the kitchen. Not knowing what else to do, she followed, and Millie motioned for Kiarra to take a seat at the table. “I’ll just put the kettle on and we can talk properly.”
Jaxton came in... and leaned against a counter. “Make something for Kiarra to eat too.”
For some reason, making sure she ate something in private was acceptable, but treating her like someone unable to make decisions for herself in front of Millie was too much. “Most people would ask if I was hungry rather than just ordering something for me to eat.”
Jaxton raised an eyebrow. “But I know you’re hungry, right? So why bother with the extra step?”
“Because maybe I’m not hungry, maybe I only want something to drink.MoreLess
Once they were inside, Millie tossed aside her keys and walked into the kitchen. Not knowing what else to do, she followed, and Millie motioned for Kiarra to take a seat at the table. “I’ll just put the kettle on and we can talk properly.”
Jaxton came in... and leaned against a counter. “Make something for Kiarra to eat too.”
For some reason, making sure she ate something in private was acceptable, but treating her like someone unable to make decisions for herself in front of Millie was too much. “Most people would ask if I was hungry rather than just ordering something for me to eat.”
Jaxton raised an eyebrow. “But I know you’re hungry, right? So why bother with the extra step?”
“Because maybe I’m not hungry, maybe I only want something to drink.MoreLess
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