I froze mid step as I tried to process what they were talking about. Human mind? Help? What?
"Hush!" Uncle Eion suddenly said in a much lower voice. "Someone is here."
I didn't think. My body moved on its own as I dashed through the trees, away from the two of them. I could feel their gazes searching the woods, but before they found me, I was long gone.
I only stopped when I arrived at the gate. I took a moment to pull myself together, then headed back home with slower steps. I didn't stop until I arrived in my room. I breathed a sigh of relief once I closed the door behind me.
I couldn't figure out what that conversation was about. What was the human mind not made for? What did Uncle Eion think we needed help for?
The sound of my phone ringing startled me. I rummaged through my pockets and glanced at the touchscreen, only to see a number I didn't recognise. I was hesitant as I took the call.
"Hello?"
