[Kaliko]

Nic's eyes were still blank. But it didn't look like he believed her. Like she still had absolutely no clue. Like she had just finished the first page of a very long book.

Yet... there was an odd weariness in face. Like the kind you get after taking off something that had been burdening you. He was clearly not accustomed to being anywhere near this vulnerable. And as his back suggested - for a very good reason.