Kael didn’t move.
But something in her posture changed.
Subtle.
Dangerous.
“…That’s not ideal,” she said calmly.
Emily’s eyes widened. “Why is it looking at you?!”
Theodore’s shadows tightened instantly.
“Because you are no longer detectable.”
Emily froze.
“…Oh.”
The figure remained still.
But its presence sharpened.
Focused.
Locking onto Kael with surgical precision.
“SECONDARY ANOMALY IDENTIFIED.”
Kael exhaled slowly.
“…Of course,” she muttered.
Emily stepped forward. “Hey—wait—why are you the target now?!”
Kael glanced back at her briefly.
“Because something has to be.”
That answer did not help.
Emily’s chest tightened.
“…That’s not fair.”
Kael gave a faint, humorless smile.
“Reality rarely is.”
Theodore’s voice cut in sharply.
“This is a transfer protocol.”
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