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Clay continues blushing. Andromeda, never able to sit still, paces around the kitchen peninsula.

“We didn’t know that you were back until we saw Delphi leave earlier,” she says. “Did you find your brother-person?”

“Yeah,” Clay nods. He’d almost forgotten about Micah.

Is he okay? Cygnus’s brow creases.

“Not sure,” Clay signs as he talks again. “He was pretty overwhelmed when we found him, and I had to leave to find him,” He points over his shoulder at where Calidi is. “And he wasn’t here with Delphi....Andromeda, you said she left?”

“Yup!” Andromeda said. “Stormed out of here with her spear. She left a note,” She vaults over the counter and grabs the note, handing it to Clay. It reads:

''Dad corrupted, need to go figure out what side Singularity is on. I’ll be back soon. ''

''You’ll get worried about Micah soon; he’s asleep in Fireon, he’s in good hands there. ''

''Don’t do anything stupid. ''

“Yikes,” Clay folds the note and shoves it in his pocket. “So, Delphi....she’ll be back soon. And Micah’s safe where he is. Nothing important.”

“What’s the yikes?” Andromeda sits on the counter and swings her legs.

“Nothing super important,” Clay lies. “Just....it’s almost sundown, and I just realised I haven’t eaten all day.”

“You could come and have dinner at my house!” Andromeda claps her hands.

Or mine, Cygnus adds.

“Thanks for the offer, but I need to stay here,” Clay smiles.

“Oh! Right!” Andromeda says.

You need to take care of your boyfriend, Cygnus nods.

“You haven’t told us his name either,” Andromeda crosses her arms. “Is that a secret too?”

“No, no, his name is Calidi,” Clay says, fingerspelling quickly.

“There’s a meteor shower tonight,” Andromeda leaps off the counter and almost knocks over Cygnus. “We’ll all be at the temple for most of it, but you should take Calidi down to the beach.”

“I’ll see if he’s up for it,” Clay replies.

We should really be going, Cygnus nods towards the window. Parents might be mad if we’re late.

“You’re right,” Andromeda looks worried for a split second, then she says, “Race you to the village!”

It’s on, Cygnus is already headed to the door, trying to get a head start.

“Bye, Mister Clay!” Andromeda calls, following Cygnus out the door.

Clay waves, and once the door closes, he sighs and pulls at his hair.

''Another corruption. I hope Delphi’s alright....''He opens the icebox and looks through it, then grabs a box of matches and lights the lanterns in the kitchen. I don’t feel like eating, but I’ll see if Cali is....

He tiptoes over to the door and peeks in, trying not to wake Calidi if he’s asleep.