When Sofie regained her senses (besides for sight) she heard Biana talking to Fitz. "-and then she just passed out! It was like a month of being in a coma wasn't enough rest!" Months! Sofie thought. "So. You feeling okay?" Fitz asked, walking away from Biana. "She drugged me!" Sofie said.
"What!" Fitz exclaimed, narrowing his eyes and frowning at Biana. What is he thinking? Is he mad at her for drugging me, or mad at me for not stopping her? Her head was swimming.
"You. Did. WHAT!?" Fitz yelled through gritted teeth. "She told me that I was a sorry lowlife that didn't deserve to be related to you and said that I was overprotective!" Biana wailed. Now Fitz turned on Sofie. "My sister does not deserve to be treated that way!" he yelled
"But-" Don't try it!" he yelled. "Let's go Biana!" "But-" Biana protested, and Sofie knew that she felt remorse. "No! Let's go!"
Biana actually sent an apologetic look at Sofie before Fitz dragged her out of the room. Sofie felt tears welling up in her eyes. Great. Just great. That horrible person got him mad at me. She tried to transmit to Fitz. I am so sorry, and that isn't what I said or what happened. She said that I was trying to take you away from her. That I- while, I wasn't mean to her!
Sofie stopped transmitting when she began sobbing uncontrollably. The door opened, and she tried to stop. She was quiet, but tears still flowed down her cheeks as she sat up. There was a boy about her age coming in. He had strawberry blond hair and (surprise) blue eyes.
"You okay? Maybe I should come later." He said. "No. I'm alright." She said. "My name is Dex. My aunt is adopting you." Dex said. "What happened to you? Sorry! It's okay if you don't want to talk about it."
Sofie liked Dex already. "Biana happened." was her terse reply. "I don't blame you for getting upset. Don't be fooled by her pretty outer lair, because that girl is ghastly!" "Thanks for the heads up." Sofie flashed him a small smile. He smiled back. He had cute dimples, she noticed. "So, you're from the forbidden cities?" he asked, and the conversation took a turn in an unexpected direction.