[Saunders Residence]

"It's because they're stupid butts," Melissa insists, crossing her arms with a huff.

The fact that she's a faerie too makes this all even worse.

If she isn't careful then SHE might be a stupid butt, too!

"I'm not going to make the same Oath again!" Melissa protests. There's a... resonance to what she just said. Almost an echo of the oath invoked through the mere act of mentioning that she made it to Isaac. "That would be dumb."

Hmmm...

Maybe a dreamlander can't lie about an Oath that they've taken?

Isaac doesn't know for sure, though. But Lucas probably would. Calling him is likely a good plan.

The girl gives a huff. "What's it matter anyways... you don't even remember I ever existed."

A little tremor runs through her voice.

"Mom and dad don't remember me either. Nobody does..."