“You will talk to her. You will even get to see her.” Ash nuzzled her hair.
“I can walk,” Hope declared when the bony giant also picked her up.
“Nonsense, Nadzia, you were hurt,” the armored man rumbled.
“Oh, do whatever, if I get to talk to Pro,” Hope huffed.
“Whatever?” Aculus’ bony brow rose.
“You know what I meant.” Hope pointed an accusing finger in Aculus’ face.
“Yeah, I think Aculus is smitten with Hope,” she whispered to Ash with a giggle. It was kind of funny how it agitated her sister. At least it got Hope’s mind off how crazy things were.