"Did your older brother or sister leave you somewhere unknown to you and then left without letting you know?" said Kier.
"Kier…" said Medes.
"'cause that's what bastard brothers do."
"Kier…" said Peppermint
"Bastard older brothers who think they can have a laugh at your expense."
"Kier." Ina stepped out of the darkened alley. She had heard enough and decided to help Kier concentrate on the problem at hand.
Irel let out a scream that turned into sobs and hid behind Kier, trying to disappear behind the Mage.
"Yeah. I guess coming out of a darkened alley and materializing as a hooded figure from shadows will do that to a frightened child," said Kier.