"I know what I'm about to say is really hurtful," he said quickly, words tumbling out in a rush, "but please forgive me. Your gun—I tried to open it one time."
The world stopped.
Kaya's hand went to her forehead. She pressed her palm against her face and just... stood there.
Breathing.
Trying not to scream.
'Damn it.'
DAMN IT.
Now she knew. Now she 'finally' knew why her gun had been acting weird. Why the safety mechanism had felt off. Why certain parts hadn't aligned properly.
Someone had touched her gun. Someone had 'tampered' with it.
And she had literally beaten the sparrow scout up for it. Had accused him of going through her belongings. Had threatened him within an inch of his life.
And it had been this bastard the entire time.
'This. Bastard.'
She slowly lowered her hand from her face and looked at both of them.
Veer, who had apparently been 'poisoning' her.
Cutie, who had apparently been 'breaking' her equipment.
