Two Eyes Cenote is it worth it

The world did not collapse on itself like Medusa had anticipated. In fact, things felt normal—weirdly good. And now begun the self-doubt. Had she seen what she seen? If she did, maybe it’d just been an accident… not that she really gave a shit either way. Qiao had introduced a clever way to be rid of toddlers. 

And then Medusa knew that actually, she hadn’t really seen anything. But maybe if she offered a kid off to the witch… she could learn. 

No—probably not. Medusa remembered the weight of Qiao’s negative opinion of her shared with only a look. Fuck. She did love to burn a good bridge, didn’t she? But that one was one she would have liked to cross, as it turned out. Fuck indeed.

offers up a kid teen

In the back of his mind, Kheti knew he had been neglecting his training. Even before Safiya's graduation, his participation and concentration during class had been lackluster at best, likely motivated by his lack of talent for anything mazoi related. It was ironic, really.

And yet the thought that being a mazoi might be the wrong path for him had not crossed his mind. It was his job as an older brother to protect his family. Inji, Tiye, Kiyya - even Safiya. Her words still stung, even days later. Safiya, Safiya - why did she have to be so naïve?

Frustrated, he tore at an ugly tuft of grass until the sight of a figure ahead caught his attention. What was her name again? Kheti eyed her suspiciously as he approached, noting her scent was distinctly Muat-Riya. That did not mean she was a friend, though. What secrets was she hiding?

"Hey, what's up with you?" She looked sick almost, upon closer inspection.