The little lord jabbed a finger at Kaya, his voice taut with irritation. "You—" he began, teeth clenched. As he spoke, his lips curled back just enough to reveal slightly elongated canines—not quite fangs, but not entirely human either. Just sharp enough to make a point.
Kaya stared at him, unfazed. Her expression didn't flicker, not even a blink.
Then, with an exaggerated huff, she spun around, grabbed Vayu by the arm, and yanked him forward. Her hand went to his jaw, tugging it down as she snapped, "Show him your teeth."
Without missing a beat, Vayu opened his mouth, flashing his own set of pronounced canines—far sharper, more defined than the little lord's. They gleamed in the dim light.
The little lord's bravado evaporated in an instant. He froze, eyes wide with confusion and disbelief.
"Huh?"
Kaya didn't wait. She shoved Vayu lightly aside and stepped closer to the little lord, her voice cold and razor-edged.
