Sharks in the Water

***Kaelen***

Seated at the table, the conversation naturally shifted to business. What had been going well, where the cracks were showing, and what we were all keeping a close eye on. Val, Gideon's dad, made a few subtle attempts to get Gideon to chime in, but after the third failed try, he gave up with a quiet sigh.

I sliced into my steak, glancing up at Gideon.

“You’re not much of a talker, are