Sephiroth reached out to counter Seres’s punch, neatly catching her fist in his hand. “I’m not a control freak. I just don’t approve of these low quality idiots who think that they can take advantage of you. You’re better than that.”
He released her hand again. “He will be fine. He will wake up with a headache, but he will be fine.” He snorted. “I did it because I thought he was having sex with you.” He narrowed his eyes, clearly not amused, his patience also short. “My mistake. Come, Seres. We’re going home.”
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Kalysto gave Desiree a weak grin, then moved away to tend to the pancakes, flipping them over. Baneledis made a vague squeaking whimper as he sensed that his mother moved away, but he settled again.
“So…” Kalysto’s grin faded. “You want me to do start today?”