Talindra chewed the insides of her cheeks and looked at Talilia with anger and worry. "First of all, lower your voice. No one knows I had a panic attack, and I don't want anyone to know. Is that clear?"
"Tali!" Talilia was taken aback by her sister's words. She was angry at Talilia and not trying to ease her mind. She was still trying to hide everything.
"Lili! I give you freedom that does not mean you can forget who is younger and who is older. Mind your language when you talk to your seniors! I will tell you things when I feel like it. You cannot shout at me and demand answers. I don't work that way. And the most important question is what is he doing here with you?" Talindra pointed at Othorion.
"What?" mouthed Talilia as she was unable to speak. Her sister was stone-hearted but never talked to her that way. What happened to her helicopter parent?
"I asked what he is doing here with you?" Talindra increased her volume.
"Tali! I…"
