Nyles shrugged, having long since perfected his nonchalance. "I suppose I could, what with there being something in it for me," he said. Casually. "Though I'm pretty hungry, too. I don't suppose any of that food you were promising her there could make it's way towards another motherless child of your acquaintance?"

This kid was priceless. Karla had gotten completely onboard with bringing him home and unleashing him on the estate. "There will be plenty of food to share," she promised. "In our home, we don't let anyone go hungry."