Sapphire patted her niece’s head gently and reassured her he was nothing more than a human man who was, of all things, her employer. Even though she had told them it was her boss, they were unconvinced he wasn’t dangerous.
“I’m not sure why he is angry, but I promise it is not directed at you or me.” She promised each child they could order their own ice cream with the exception of Iamus. She ordered for him and then held his cone to him His blue eyes grew wide as he took in the mound of chocolate atop the sugared cone eliciting a wide smile from her. He was adorable. She straightened and helped the rest of the children select their treats knowing the reason for their sudden atypical silence was the angry man Sheara had pointed out, grew closer and closer to them.
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