Page 14 of Mikoto and the Reaver Village

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Both/and

Depends on the game

L – girl orboy?

K – half orwhole?

All male, yet a damsel in distress

He’s threatening me with tea

Should I be worried?

They sent him a selfie in which all three of them offeredexpressions of—what he hoped was—exaggerated distaste. Ginkgo might not knowwho he was, but he must have decided this was a family-friendly mystery.

K – you aredoomed

L – are yousick?

To K – I will be brave

To L – injured in the line of duty

Will you rescue me?

Where are you?

Not sure

Guest room. Your room.

Two beats. A third. Then Ginkgo responded.

Warded?

Yes

Hosts?

No sign. I’ve been asleep

Should I be worried?

Yes and no

Do they teachlittle dragons about trees?

Clearly, this Mettlebright was privy to more informationthan Sinder had bothered to dig up. Had it been a mistake, taking thisassignment at face value? Or had he been relying too much on Boon being here?

“O Captain, my Captain,” he muttered. “Wherefor art thou?”

Even though his pause had to have been a giveaway, Sinderplayed it safe.

Every clan knows their songs

Risky business,sleeping under trees

Oh, and Sinder…?

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