Caex examined his finger. There was a little bit of green liquid on it. "He seems to have discovered his acid breath too. Good thing it's very, very weak at his age. It's not a danger to anyone." 

Aura rolled on top of Ryland, wrapping her soft body around his.

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"So, how are your parents doing, if I may ask?" Larek inquired.

"We'll have to get dressed. I'd suggest a really nice place but..." 

"I don't like using a shirt, you know that" Veax said, crossing his arms around his chest. There would be no convincing him to do otherwise.

"... right" Orna said, going to get her outdoor clothing on. Her eldest brothers were known for that eccentricity, although she hardly blamed them for it. At least her half-brother, Kos, didn't have that issue.