Zephyr heard Kiden jogging down the hall to catch up with him, and he glanced over his shoulder to watch her draw even. When he caught her grinning, he rolled his eyes, but the corner of his mouth twitched.

"Can you believe this guy?" he asked, throwing one hand up in exasperation. "Who's he think he is? A hero of some fairy tale? Gimme a break.

"He's just askin' for trouble this way. Words aren't gonna stop me from doing anything."