Chapter 54 Teacher… shadows like you
Alina’s eyes drifted toward the quietest corner, where a tiny shadow seemed to hug the legs of one chair.
Sable.
He was so small, almost hidden in the way his dark hair fell over his big eyes. His little hands played with the edge of his uniform sleeve, tugging at the fabric like it might hide him forever. The soft shadows that always seemed to follow him curled gently around his feet, like a blanket made of dusk.
"Sable," Alina called softly, her voice as warm as candlelight. "Would you like to share next, sweetheart?"
Sable’s big dark eyes peeked up. For a second, he didn’t move at all, just blinked, his shadow flicking nervously around his ankles. But when he saw Alina’s gentle smile and the tiny nod from Rocky, who peeked out from behind his desk to encourage him — he swallowed and slowly, slowly stood up.
His feet made no sound at all on the floor. He padded into the open space, so quiet you could almost hear Boo holding his breath.
Drake leaned forward so far he nearly toppled off his chair. "He’s gonna disappear again, I bet—"
"Hush," Luna snapped softly, in angry tone.
Sable shifted his tiny feet, hugging his hands to his chest. "M-my name... is Sable..." he whispered, his voice so soft it felt like dusk itself. "I’m... a shadow demon."
Alina’s chest squeezed, warmth flooding her heart. She nodded encouragingly, lowering herself to his level. "So brave, sweetheart. Can you show Teacher and your friends what your shadows can do?"