Confrontation l

Akida's gaze slid past Syryn and landed on Lucien's face where it stayed for a few agonising seconds. The avian's silence and deep look sent a thread of unease through Syryn.

Akida was an astute man. He was always paying attention, always noticing details, and then using the information to make swift decisions that had the best outcomes. The teen hoped that their avian guard hadn't noticed anything amiss aside from the scent of blood which was already a big red flag.

"It is dangerous for a child to sneak out in the middle of the night," Akida said. "And also a matter of grave suspicion. You are not a native of Nua so your actions will be judged in a different light. Lucien, do not let this happen again."

Blood red eyes stared up at the avian whose arms were crossed against a wide tan chest. "I killed someone," Red confessed abruptly.