Rocky followed Kelpie's gaze, holding his polished stone carefully in both hands, his small stone fingers wrapped around it like it was something precious.
Luna stopped in front of them, planting her feet firmly, trying very hard to look calm and casual. Her arms were crossed over her chest, her weight shifted to one leg, her expression carefully arranged into something that said 'I don't really care about this but I am telling you anyway.'
"I know why Boo didn't come," she announced.
Her tone had that small, proud firmness that children sometimes get when they have important information. Like she had solved something all by herself, like she was sharing a discovery.
Kelpie blinked, his water spheres wobbling slightly.
"You know?" he asked, genuine curiosity in his voice.
Rocky leaned forward slightly, his eyes wide.
"Why?" he whispered, as if asking for a secret.
Luna lifted her chin just a little, savoring the moment.
