I absolutely love this piece of work tonight, I'm going to share a golden snippet. (I love Matt XD): “Knock knock, I’m here as promised,” Matt calls. “SLACKER! Get out here and get your lunch before I gobble down two meals.”
“Don’t worry about it,” Valery tells him, placing her hand on the door nob. She hesitates, “I’m going to come out.” I think. I’m going to try. I think I can.
A long pause from Matt. “Did my ears deceive me? Is our dear recluse coming out of the shell?” His voice is full of barely concealed excitement. Valery rolls her eyes.
If I leave this room for Matty, he’s not going to let it go, tease everyone for all eternity. Valery takes a deep, steadying breath. Oh well, stop stalling, peel off the bandaid.
“I need you to gather the council. Get them all in the council room.”
“On it like a caffeinated squirrel!” Matt calls as he scrambles down the hall, “Hot sauce, coming out!” She hears Matt call. Valery winces and facepalms herself.