seen or heard from Thomas at all?”
“I haven’t. Not since the bar at least. Maybe it’s for the best.” Jacob
frowned. He walked to a bench and collapsed. He placed his head on his
hands and exhaled a long deep breath. “I don’t know what I’m doing
Teddy.”
“I am aware. I am very, very aware.” Teddy whispered as he nuzzled
into Jacob’s arm. “You stupid human.”
“Aren’t you supposed to be my guide into all this or something?” “I don’t know!” Teddy exclaimed. “I’m a bird! I’m a fucking bird!
You’re a boy witch with a power I only heard rumours about! Do you really
expect me to know what I’m doing? I’m as confused by all this as you are!” “You are?” Jacob tensed. “How are you confused?”
“Why are you looking at me like that?” Teddy responded. “Tell me something- exactly how many witches have you helped before
me?” Jacob frowned.
“Many. Lots.” Teddy shrugged. “A couple.”
“How many, Teddy?”
“Tons! Like…three.” Teddy finally mumbled.
“Three?!” Jacob said.
“Well two and a half.” Teddy shrugged.
“How… how do you get a half?”
“Well they started out as one but when you’re cut in two-” Teddy
trailed off. “Oh come now, don’t look at me like that! I said I was new at
this!”
“How new is new?”
“Well, fairly new. The others died.”
“They did?” Jacob frowned at Teddy.
“Of course. Where do you think the companions come from?” “I don’t know Teddy! I’m kind of new to all this in case you hadn’t
noticed.” He clenched his teeth. “How long have you been doing this for?
Really?”
“Like…a few months?” Teddy shrugged. “It’s not a big deal.” “You lost three witches in a couple months?”
“Look, it’s not my fault. They just did stupid things and a couple deaths
but-” Teddy stopped talking. “Huh. I guess I’m not very good at this.” “I don’t know what to say.” Jacob sighed.
