Chapter 197: Family time
"Don't worry, I've had my fair share of pain," Bronwyn said calmly. "If there's anything you can do to make me stronger so I can protect Carla, Drum, and Mom, I'll do it. Even if those silver eyes aren't really my thing."
"Don't worry," Irwin said as he grinned. "I'm sure Carla won't mind."
Bronwyn snorted before shaking his head. "Since when were you this comfortable around girls?"
"I'll tell you about that when we have more time," Irwin said quickly, ignoring his brother's raised eyebrow and sudden grin. "Now that the rest are asleep, there's another thing I need to tell you."
Bronwyn frowned as he looked around. "Why couldn't they hear it?"
"Because it would take way too much time to explain. However, if I am to reforge your cards and make you heartcarded, you will need to know," Irwin said before tapping his pocket. "Ambraz, is everything clear?"
"If by clear you mean, is anyone hiding around listening to you two talk? Then no," Ambraz snorted as he struggled out of Irwin's pocket and flitted on his shoulder. "At least nothing besides that big bird."
"You have a talking summon?" Bronwyn asked with raised eyebrows.
"What? Who are you calling a summon, you big hairy lump?" Ambraz said. "I'm a… well, just call me a Ganvil, I guess."
Irwin was surprised that Ambraz didn't make Bronwyn call him an Anvil of the gods.
"You're… a demon?" Bronwyn asked carefully.
“No, no,” Ambraz snapped. "I'm not addled!"