Atheline let out a hollow laugh at her question. He looked at her his eyes dilated.
"...To myself?" He pushed himself upward slightly," Thats funny."
His eyes locked onto hers. They fell into a staring contest his eyes revealing the darkness within.
"You know why...ha... because I was about to ask you the same thing."
Her fingers twitched as quiet ensued. She ran a hand through her hair and sighed.
"So you know," she said.
Atheline nodded.
"Yeah," he replied flatly then added, " they told me."
She frowned at his words her head tilting a little to the side. Her hair fell over her cheek as she contemplated what he said.
"They?" She repeated softly.
There was something dangerous in the way she said it. She didn't press Atheline for any more or even try to defend herself.
Atheline looked at her confused. He had expected her to explain maybe defend herself, lie, or anything but what she had to answer was They.
