Just a Few Things

As Kaelen guided Lyra back toward their seats, Silas entered the dining hall carrying several shopping bags from the electronics store.

The driver followed close behind with nearly as many.

The room fell silent.

Bas stared.

Then stared some more.

“What the fuck, K?” His eyes widened. “Did you buy the entire store?”

“Bastian! Your language!”

Vivienne’s voice cracked through the room like a w