So long as it was roughly the size of a barn, anyway,I teased.
Yeah, but strewth, if it was that Galeran bastard in my sights...
Your heart would guide your hand, I said.
Bloody right,he agreed.
* * *
After lunch, I collected Trix and joined our team for theCryptid Powers and Their Usesclass.
Where, despite the fascinating subject matter, I promptly fell asleep.
One minute I was listening to Bess’s descriptions, and the next, I had my head pillowed against Matt’s shoulder.
As I blinked awake, Matt offered me a lopsided smile.Don’t be dreamin’ without me.
The pulse he sent me along the link had my heart racing. The ultimate wake-up call.I don’t think that kind of dreaming is good with an audience.
I won’t mind if you don’t.
I took a deep breath.Did I miss anything?
Nothing I can’t fill you in on later.
From my other side, Mari smiled at me and whispered, “Good morning.”
Great. An ogre comedian.
Class ended, and the students filed out the back door. Matt groaned as he stood.
“Strewth. Don’t know if I’ve got another run in me,” he admitted. “Feel like I’ve been trampled by brumbies.”
“What’s a brumby?” Mari asked as we followed the students out into the hall.
“Think it’s a horse,” I said. When the ogre raised a brow, I added, “A four-legged animal from the human realm that is used for transportation.”
“Wouldn’t want to try to ride a brumby,” Matt added unhelpfully. “They object.”
She stared at him. “Should they object?”
“Depends on the rider, I expect,” Matt answered.
I rolled my eyes at him. “Cara released me from our late session, but I don’t feel like running either.”
“You need to sleep,” Mari said. “Napping in class doesn’t count.”
I might need to do so, but my mind buzzed unhelpfully. If I laid down like this, I’d just be staring at the ceiling.
“Should record Amadeus for an insomnia cure.” Matt’s eyes locked with mine. “Better than pills.”
“Maybe I’ll read for a bit,” I hedged.
Matt ran his fingers through his hair.Yeah. You dreamin’ while I’m runnin’ isn’t a great idea.
Might be a bit uncomfortable for you,I agreed.
His eyes shone.I can do anything with a stiffie, Angel.
