=11pt“Okay okay…”

Saige sucks in a deep breath and immediately starts digging in her pouch, rattling through the contents before pulling out a couple of vials.

=11pt“Here, you’ll need these! That one is a metabolic remedy, you probably won’t need it, but just in case. And then that one is a universal solvent! You’ll definitely need this. Trust me.” She points at each vial as she explains, eyes wide and a grin on her face.

=11pt“Anyway, so! My family is a little crazy, and since you’re Kalil’s friend, I figured I should warn you. I’m sorry in advance if the twins glue something random to you. They’re menaces.” She rocks on her toes as she speaks. =11pt“And Valerian! Please don’t kill him if he flirts with you. The best thing to do is to remind him that he needs to draw another letter to Jade. Oh, and they will absolutely try to prank you, so you need to watch out!”

She pauses, then immediately gasps like she’s remembered something important.

=11pt“Wait, wait! I should introduce you so you know who I’m talking about!”

Her arms flail around as her words rush out.

=11pt“Also I wanted to ask if you would help me keep an eye on them when you’re here? Especially the twins. Because if they escape, the world will end! Or at the very least, be set on fire.” 
She tilts her head, suddenly deadly serious.

=11pt“Do you think that the mountains would melt if the world was on fire? Or would they just scream?” Her tone dips lower, thoughtful. =11pt“I mean, they scream sometimes anyway, so maybe it would just be louder…"

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