I stood still like a pole while Risha tested the limits of my malleability with her bear hug. No, not a bear hug—she clutched me like a lifebuoy in a storm.
"That's so good you came, Voren! What are you doing here? Did you look for me, too?" Risha asked, raising her big, shiny eyes at me.
"You know him?" Yvenna pointed at me with an expression of dumb shock on her face. "Hey, you girl, who let her hug him, whoever you are? He's—" she caught herself, paused. "Show some more respect, will you?"
Surprised, Risha let me go. "Huh?"
"Hey, my sister can—" Rosha started defensively. Seeing a storm of a conflict brewing, I hurried to step in while I could still affect it. A moment later, and I'd probably have to run away from all the shouting and drama… Oh, after I tried Yvenna up so she wouldn't hit anyone.
