"W-what are you two doing?!"
Lirienne stammered as she threw open the door. Behind it, seated inside the warmly lit room, her second elder sister was hunched over a carved oaken study desk, reading something under the gentle glow of a lamp.
"Mirelle?"
She also seemed surprised, lifting her eyes slowly from the parchment.
"What brings you here, Lirienne… at this time of day?"
Lirienne frowned. That last bit was unnecessary. It was bright and sunny outside, and she wasn't sneaking around.
"Where is Lugh?"
She finally asked.
"I don't know"
Mirelle answered, eyes narrowing slightly.
"I don't think he went too far, though. He left his things here."
"Should we tell Mother?"
"What do you say when asked why you even know he's missing? Have you forgotten? This area is off-limits."
Lirienne pursed her lips, biting back a sharp retort. Her hands curled into fists at her side.
"So what do we do?"
"Just leave it. He'll come around soon enough. No need to panic."
He didn't.
