Chapter 32: Linked
First one somber face cracks into a smile, then another. Ravel sputters. Ange snorts. Sure, some of the giggling is a little frantic, but I think hysterics are called for, given the circumstances.
I might indulge myself, if I weren’t so tired.
“So, what should we do in the meantime?” I say, when the laughter has died down into scattered chuckles and muffled sobs. “Anyone know a good game? Ravel?”
But for once, he doesn’t seem to be in the mood to play. He stares back wordlessly, blinking so slowly I start to get worried.
“Earth to Stupid?” Cadence prompts. “Calling Stupid. Is anyone home?”
He pinches the bridge of his nose. “I’m thinking.”
“It’s that hard?”
“Shh. Wait.”
His face clears
“Oop, did it just have a wittle thoughty-woughty?” Cadence singsongs.
If we
