{ almost three years, it has been. three years since he’s been home, three years since he’s heard anything from his parents, three years since he’s seen Effy. surely that much was reason enough to stare. }
"Hard to teach us anything of importance when she barely knows anything herself, don’t you think?"
{ Effy rolled her eyes and turned away from her brother. No, she'd made up her mind about two years back, a year into his disappearing act, that she was done worrying. If he wanted to fuck off, let him. Even if he was her brother and seemingly the most important person in her life. }
"Hello Tony," she muttered.
