Nikola's POV
"Kuru'Pirs?" Natori bellows.
I can't help but roll my eyes.
"Who did you think she would call? He is perfect for what she thinks I need," I say simply.
"But they are vile!" she counters.
"I think you of all people can understand that vile things serve some function," Zain winks at the overcooked bird.
I chuckle at her aghast expression. Even Katlego is laughing at his sister's expense. At least the boy isn't entirely humourless about his sister's obvious lacking. It's times like these that I appreciate the Hyena's excellent comedic timing.
"I think it is pointless to worry about him, Tori. Claúdio is a small threat and of no significance to us," her brother comments. I love when I get to steal the Impundu's thunder. So, satisfying.
"Actually, Katlego, Claúdio is of great importance to us all. Those to the west are more like us than many of us admit – the gods that give us life give them life too. In fact, they hold energy that not even we have access to," I say.
