Run Little Mate
I tried to swallow down the panic clawing at my throat.
“Harmless, sure,” I said, trying to sound light, joking, anything but what I actually felt. “But… harmless isn’t really… impressive, I guess?” I forced a smile. “Like… we can make herbs grow faster. Or clean things. Or… um… change the color of water.”
I ended, expecting for everyone to fucking look away and focus on the war that was headed their way. No. They weren’t ready to.
A few chuckles scattered around the room, though mostly awkward. Horrell’s grin tightened. He clearly didn’t find it funny.
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