After breakfast, Mamush and his wife left to 'set some things in order.' Their children followed moments later, leaving only Malakai, Renlo, and Octavia in the dining room.
"Argh, finally! I can breathe clean air again!"
As though happy to finally be rid of some horrible stench, Octavia leaned back in her seat and released a relieved sigh.
"Huh?" Renlo blinked. "The air seemed fine to me…"
Malakai almost smacked the boy on the back of his head. How oblivious could anyone possibly be, especially when Octavia hadn't exactly been subtle about her hatred…
As expected, Octavia directed a death glare at Renlo that immediately made him stiffen. His friend silently inched closer to Malakai, as though seeking protection.
"Anyways…" A moment later, Octavia scoffed before turning to Malakai. "You're seriously going to spend time with that chick? Please tell me you realize what they're trying to do.
'As expected, she noticed too.'
