Chroma laughed more heartedly. “I was. I secretly hoped you died so I wouldn’t get a scolding.” Again, I started to laugh, and this time, Chroma joined me with just as much vigour. When our moment finally died down, Chroma returned to more pressing matters. “Nora, there is something I need to tell you.” I gave him my ears; he had earned them. “When I climbed up the mountain and killed the last akar, you were unconscious at the time, so you didn’t notice. But the akar army is already on the move.”
