The Blackwell Claim
Gideon kissed Timothy's cheek, a sharp, quick peck.
Timothy managed a weak, jagged smile. "You’ve got a way with words, Gid."
"You nearly gave me a heart attack," Kan muttered, his voice thick with anxiety.
Timothy poked Kan’s solid chest. "You’re such a drama king."
Kan caught his hand, kissing his knuckles. "Lean on us, Tim. Trust the team. That’s why we’re here."
Timothy looked at them both. "I’m fifty-two thousand, one-hundred thirteen years old—in ghost years, anyway. I’ve never leaned on a soul in my life."