Elian's POV
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[So… we're back! Well, I'm back.]
'Your upgrade finished several minutes ago.'
[And what makes you think I'm talking to you?]
'You… please, don't tell me that upgrade came with more sass and confusion?'
[I guess you'll have to wait and see…]
Elian and the system were having this exchange while Kyren led him and Lucian to gods knows where.
He'd told his mates they needed a break—not necessarily away from Kyren's palace. Just in a spot they could cool off, rewind and maybe share whatever's bothering them.
[Bold of you to assume the Rogue king gives a rat ass about all that. I reckon he's only doing this to please you—as usual. Sigh, what a—]
'I low-key miss when you were silent in Arcadia.'
[You mean when you were being dragged by your wig? And told Kyren you "feel lonely without me"? Bitch, please.]
Elian's cheeks reddened but he didn't say anything in response. It was a lost cause.
