Yeah. Henri hasn’t had the easiest life. I can’t really blame him for his initial reaction. But he’s the best guy I know…I think he’ll come around.

I think so too. And I think Henri knows it too; seeing Asher just…brought out all that old pain at once. It’s a lot for anyone to bear.

I hope so. That’s kind of what my uncle is all about.

You and me both. But it seems Henri knows.

I…am only eighteen. And definitely not all powerful.

I plan to. I like Asher too, and I’ve known enough inhumans to know that all members of a species definitely aren’t the same. Henri knows that too; he taught me.

I think seeing Asher must have brought up the painful memory of his wife for the first time in a very, very long time. Might be time to talk about his past.

Definitely not vamps. I’m aalllll too familiar with them…

I…don’t know how to feel about this comparison.

Really? Who? I’ve been trying to find any references to monsters like him in Henri’s books, but so far, nothing.

I was hoping to find out, but then I almost died before hearing more about it 🤷🏻‍♂️

I knoowww I’m an idiot. Promise. Doesn’t stop me though, unfortunately.

I did write this, so rest assured I’m still alive at the moment!

No idea. I’d love to figure out how to control my jumps, though. Would make my life about 20x easier.

Ha! I like the way you think. I’ll probably end up telling him the truth and just dealing with his “disappointed dad” stare, though. I’m a bad liar.

I’m pretty sure I’m going to tell him. It’s hard to keep anything from my uncle, and besides, he’s way smarter than me. If anyone can figure out something helpful, it’s him.

As for my parents, he’s always said he has no idea. I don’t think he’s lying. I mean, I’m sure he has some theories, but I don’t think he knows who - or what - my parents were.

That’s what worries me, too. Neverland beings will kill to survive but don’t kill for sport - even the nastiest ones in the dark forests. Whoever this is has been going way beyond sane boundaries.

As for coffee, ours is pretty good, if I do say so myself. Henri adds a little lilac to it, which makes it taste just a little magical.

Oh trust me, I know. Trouble is, there’s really no good place to start. So we’ll see how it goes 🤷🏻‍♂️

I won’t lie, that fear has crossed my mind. I don’t know of any creature with that power, but considering the depths of those woods, I can’t say for sure something like that doesn’t exist. Still, what would it want with me??

Second the Thai food statement.