Linus' voice cuts through the air like a blade, breaking everyone free from Theo's captivating story. The atmosphere shifts again, lighter now, more breathable, but only slightly.
Theo notices it. He slowly turns to Linus, meeting his gaze.
Yes, I'm on to you, little minx. Linus looks at Theo without blinking.
Theo smiles slowly, the sweetest and most innocent smile he can manage. I'm not doing anything.
"Liam, you're a Sentinel. You're not supposed to use your imagination. Form a hypothesis, gather evidence, use those facts, then draw a conclusion," Linus says sharply.
Liam nods. "Yes, I know, Dad. My hypothesis is that Aldriana is manipulating Heartstone energy and bending it to her will. She wields it so expertly that it looks like magic. One of the reasons I'm looking for her is to confirm this."
Arthur chimes in, "Let's say, for discussion's sake, she can. You think she'll just share her knowledge? Especially if no one else knows how?"
