Then There Was Silence
"They come from all directions, but not every day. I think that it is someone that one of the other families has hired since most of them don't like Mother because she has burned them all. She has a bad habit of always trying to get the best deals from people but then tries to cheap out when it comes time for her to pay even more. Lutha Grashalor used to help us with protection, but Mother Shallot only wanted to pay Lutha in sexual favors, but that doesn't pay the wages of others," Kia explained and then turned away to poke her fingers together.
Kyra nodded in agreement before poking Kia in the side with a giggle, making her jump; Kia was cute when she did that.
"We can talk later, the sun is setting, and we should get back for supper before Mother Shallot gets mad," Kyra said as she started to walk away, only making Kia blush again before running after her friend. I followed from behind slowly before catching up with them.