Dead Soul Exorcist

34 | Shadows at the Dance Party

"Arlo, did you understand what I said earlier?"

Kieran who was fixing his bow tie grinned at Arlo's frown. The boy was lying on the single-bed, looking dissatisfied with the snacks and magazines he had.

"Arlo!" Serena called out to the boy in exasperation. Kieran noticed that a pinch of her hair had escaped from its neat bun, so that it fell softly over the latte-colored off-shoulder dress she was wearing, right in the hollow of her shoulder.

"Oh my! Fine! I'll stay in the room while you and Kieran go to the ball!" Arlo blurted out with a huff. The boy now looked genuinely hurt. "I'll stay in, trying to eat these chips until I'm bored to death."

"You have children's magazines, Arlo!" Serena retorted fiercely.

"And it was printed in Valorthorn!" Arlo exclaimed angrily. "Printed in Valorthorn and in black and white too!"

"Then what do you really want?!" Serena caught her breath with difficulty. Kieran who had just finished putting on his shoes also sat facing Arlo. The little boy bit hi