"Come on." Aria's voice cut through his reverie. "You're drooling."
Kael blinked. "Who's drooling? I'm just admiring the beauty of this city."
"Uh huh." Aria's expression was flat. The look she gave him definitely said she didn't believe a single word.
"Come on." Kael spread his arms. "I'm the only guy here. Can you blame me for having eyes?"
"You can have eyes and still look where you're walking."
"I am looking where I'm walking."
"At my chest."
"That's part of where I'm walking."
Aria's hand came up, fingers flicking his ear.
Rue giggled looking at the duo. Lyra didn't turn around, but her shoulders shook slightly in what might have been suppressed laughter.
Before Kael could defend himself further, a voice interrupted from ahead.
"Greetings, my lady."
Grey stepped out of a side alley. Beside him—
Kael's eyes narrowed.
