"QUINNIE!!!" they shrieked in perfect harmony, pointing accusatory fingers at him.
"EXPLAIN!!"
Quinlan raised a single brow, amused.
Lounging lazily in the pond, he let Feng continue her amateurish (but at least very enthusiastic) attempt to wash his back. The water was warm, her scrubbing a bit too energetic, but charmingly so. She was clearly trying to prove her worth as a Jade Beauty... even if she was currently wielding a sponge like a murder weapon.
He glanced over at the two furious figures across the pond. Mearie and Luminara looked like two drenched goddess-statues mid-awakening, glowing with maternal wrath.
His lips curled in a soft chuckle. "I was wondering when the two of you would notice."
Their eyes narrowed.
"What?!" Mearie hissed.
"You knew?! You let us go this long just believing it was all good?!" Luminara wailed.
