Phantom Hollow Out of you a sparrow comes

"Stop."

And he did, at once. His cheerful grin dissipated, fading into a thoughtful frown as he furrowed his brow to eye his sister suspiciously. This was a command from their provider and, torn over whether to obey or challenge, he simply stood and gawked at her as he mulled the possibilities over.

His haunches lowered with a loud huff, unsure. His eerily pale blue eyes bore into Lumiya's own for several long moments, and he made his decision: no, he thought fiercely, unable to form the word on his tongue, though he was sure to understand by the sneer that resumed on his face.