“There is much you don’t understand, Miss Miller, and that is for the best. There are many games at play in the shadows, and not everyone is on the same side.” He looks around cautiously. “That’s all I dare say here. You’d be wise to drop any further discussion too.”
“Then, where can we talk freely? Now that I know you have answers, I won’t drop this.”
“Nowhere, honestly, but this is among the worst. When the time is right, I think you’ll have your answers. However, for now I implore you, stay in the dark, little one. It’s safer than the light.”
While she wouldn’t say he’s become friendlier, he has seemed to become less intimidating. “I appreciate your concern, but I didn’t come to you for more secrets. My father is dead, as far as I’ve heard, and it’s my fault. I lost my chance to know him better while he was alive, but if there’s a chance to know him better now, I want to. So please, Professor Miller. I need to know.”
