Beneath Blood and Water
"But don’t say I never did anything for you… Eh, what’s your name?"
I stayed silent. Giving him my name felt like it would make it harder to get rid of him.
When I refused to talk, he just huffed, “You would make such delightful company, I’m sure”
He studied me for a moment longer, then let out a low chuckle, shaking his head. "Hah. You are a mess, aren't you?"
He pushed himself up to stand, stretching his arms lazily. "Alright then, Stray. That’s what I’ll call you. A little lost Guardian with no clan, no home, no training…just wandering around, getting bitten by shadows and fluttering like a fly with no head."
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