"There he is," Max said, immediately letting go of Evie's hand. "Brother Thorian!" Max shouted as he rushed and flung himself at a teenage boy leaning against a tree.
"Max!" the boy shouted, opening his arms wide as Max ran into his hug. "I have been looking for you the whole of last night. Where did you go and why do you look like a little lord?" he asked, looking him fully over.
"I have been with Sister Evie and Marie," Max said, pointing at them.
"And who are they?" the boy said, pulling Max behind him as he stared at them fiercely.
"Brother Thorian, they are not bad people. They bought me clothes and took me somewhere to sleep last night," he said, peeking from the side.
"Yes, and that is what kidnappers do to lure children like you."
"Where have you ever seen a kidnapper roam around the city with their victim?" Evie said, chuckling.
"Yes, right!" where would they?" Max replied. "They even asked me to show you to them," he added.
