Remember When We Were Naive?

Delphine

Acantha challenged, "Mama says witches aren't real." She stared up at the man, furrowing her brow. "Is my mommy a liar?"

Delphine shrugged and turned her gaze to the people around them. Deny, deny, deny. That was how it had always been with her. After a moment, she spoke up, "It was nice seeing you." She reached to tousle the child's hair, Bryony was just staring, in silence.

She'd made a decision, and offered Remi a smile. "I'd like to see you again... without these two, preferably."

Let me make you smile, darling.