That was the last drop. Ryn started to cry loudly and non-stop. Seya looked at her and bit his lip. He thought maybe he had gone too far, as did Xenya, who scolded him. "That was too much, brother. I understand you want to put some sense into her, but you could be gentler."
"Yes, I think the same as well, and I regret it already, but I have had enough of her constant fainting. One" she might need to defend her life against those things, and I may not be around to help her. I don't want her to get eaten by one of them! I don't know if I can live without her, and that really scares me!"
Xenya made a gentle smile. She knew very well how kind Seya was, and having to be so rough towards Ryn, whom he deeply loved, must have been very painful for him.
She placed one hand on his shoulder and lo
