Hello.

Where is Justin?

I am back..

I'm here. Just busy.

Evening.

{My irises become a warmer shade of brown, nodding as I push away from the wall, holding my arms open for Avril. to come in to.}

{My arms wind around Avril. as I tug her closer, my hands skimming her back as I murmur.} Course I won't! I'm not going to do that.

They never took me away, or captured me. I escaped the district and went to Four where I was adopted. Don't tell, okay? Avril.

I see my youngest sister.

Erica.. {I whisper this to Avril., saying to her.} Nothing is going to happen. We'll survive. I swear on dad's memory..

Your only brother, jerk.

I'm smarter than you remember, you know?

I haven't even seen her. I didn't know she was still alive.. {I look at Avril. with wonder in my eyes.} Sascha was always strong..

I'll batter your cat to a pulp and feed it to you in a pie. Shush.

What?! {I look at Avril. as she speaks about our sister in such a way. I frown and wrinkle my nose, nodding as I back away,--

--saying to Avril. quietly.} I'll leave you alone then. I won't come back. You've built a life here. I don't want to endanger you.

"Rufus"?! That's a dog's name. What a loser.

Not my issue. I haven't been here for years. Chill.

And what about mom? What about them both? They need to escape, not be trapped in that wasps nest! Avril.

Good morning.