Boundaries and Bonds

As soon as the door shut, Agnes's side closed as well.

Agnes stood outside, stunned for a moment. It took her a while to react. She stomped her foot, muttered a few nasty complaints under her breath, then unwillingly grabbed Kip's hand and dragged him downstairs.

She had barely reached the stairs when Callum and Gareth appeared together, as if they had planned it. Without a word, they reinstalled