ATLAS’ POV
Arlo and I had planned to work from the Phoenix office today to be able to pick up the girls when my parents surprised us with an intentionally planned meeting. Arlo and I walk into a meeting with Elder Augustus who I emailed about my plans to have two humans visiting. I worry for a moment that this is about that and that he told my parents Isla would be here. I had explained to him that no one broke any rules and that merfolk spilled the secrets. He responded that it was approved but I wonder for a moment if that approval came with a conversation with my mother.
“Atlas, Arlo,” my father speaks first.
“Sir.” Arlo speaks coldly, but respectfully. My parents have only ever tolerated Arlo at best. He’s ridiculously intelligent and incredibly strong. In a single battle Arlo
