#polyainthum

because you are going to see a medical doctor immediately?

(Chanel No. 9 stains theair and the living room rug. Roseanne’s lip quivers. Dimitri tightens his handover Daisy’s, turns his face up to their shared sun—)

(There’s a dark hole wherethe girl’s tooth should be, and a bloody cut on Daisy’s hand. Dimitri sliceshis own in the same place and turns to the teacher—)

(The sharp wave of magic — accidental,damning, dangerous — fades out. Beyond it, the face of Daisy’s parole officer is carefully blank—)

Between his ribs, Daisy’sheart beats like a star. Dimitri arranges his face, contrite and conciliatory:he is so very, very sorry.

1. What Are They Going To Do Arrest Me? I Was Part Of The Performance. This Is Art.

2. Free Slushies At My House But Only For You

3. Sure If You Want.

after all that talk, heshatters under pressure.

moire learns everything: who drives the rumbling, midnight trucks from the docks; how they stalktheir hunting grounds with promises of shelter. she learns about the two reddoors. the runes that hold them fast in place.

“and the password,” shesays, letting up her knee on his throat.

the man heaves in a gasp,like he’s broken the surface of a wave.

hoarse, hopeful: “and thenyou’ll let me go?”

Amanita pulled a cloak around them, hoping the green shade would help them blend into the foliage. Eros said they couldn’t get the jump on them, but Amanita had a plan. 

Eros always went to the river around high noon for a splash. Amanita would sneak up, wait for the perfect moment, and stri-

“Hey Amanita, you came to join me?” Eros called from the shore.

i will purchase for you a new pair

‘preciate it, Ms. Ai, but i’d rather save the old ones if i can. they’re already broke in and have been through a lot with me.