“Cos there’s such an abundance of pianos out here,” Axel mimicked, voice forced and shrill. “That’s how I hear you all the time; squeaky little nuisance.” Cos there’s such an abundance of pianos out hereRohesia smiled. The rapport between the two, despite only being acquainted for the past couple of days, proved to be a warming sight. “Well, I hear you speak in a dumb way too,” Thomas said. “Like when you shrieked at the maug.” “Don’t.” Don’t“Maug, maug! Aaaaaaaaaaaah!” MaugmaugAaaaaaaaaaaah“Shut up,” Axel said, punching him in the arm. “So annoying. You’re like…I dunno, a bird. A really small, annoying bird.” “Oh yeah? What kind of bird?” “Probably an arcenciel,” Rohesia said. “Never heard of it, what’s that?” Thomas asked. “It’s native to the east and its known well for how ofte

