You know how curious kids are. If they start asking questions, they're never going to stop—and if they have even one more second to think about the fact that tree root was nowhere near Sydney before Justine got there, then they are most definitely going to start asking questions. And who knows what that could mean for Justine, or you, or anyone else with magic?
"Everyone!" you call sharply. "Back to the cabin! Right now!" You can hear the note of alarm in your own voice, and you hope really hard that the kids will just think it's because you're mad at Justine for fighting, and not because you're afraid of letting out the biggest secret you've ever had.
No matter what they think, they definitely know that you mean business. They all take off for Cabin 12, practically at a run.
"You stay here," you add, looking down at Justine. "I need to talk to you."
She nods wordlessly, standing very still—except for one more tentative wiggle of her hand that sets the grass fluttering again.
And then you're alone with Justine, and it's up to you to explain what's just happened.
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