"Well, now I know the second reason I never even thought about going to college," Adam said, arms folded behind his head, walking like he had all the time in the world.
Joshua glanced at him. "And the first reason?"
Adam opened his mouth—
"Taking care of his siblings," Aurora cut in, her face still completely blank.
Adam and Joshua both turned to her.
"What?" she said, blinking. "That's what he was going to say."
Adam just shrugged. "Yeah, pretty much." And with that, he kept walking, completely unbothered.
Joshua sighed, shaking his head. "At least let the guy talk, Aurora..."
Aurora didn't respond. She didn't need to. She was right.
Then—
"Wait."
Mael suddenly spoke up, frowning. "What is this 'college' you guys keep talking about?"
The group paused.
Adam turned to him, finally looking properly at the guy. The realization hit him like a delayed punch—
Mael looked human… but he wasn't.
Joshua narrowed his eyes. "You're joking, right?"
