King of this Pity Party

"Suit yourself," Ryland raised both eyebrows and went in search for Mikey.

Aliceabella followed, wrapping her arms around her stomach.

Ryland listened carefully for the sound of Mikey's voice and felt for the avian with his mind. He turned away from the stairs towards the training room.

Aliceabella scuttled after Ryland, trying not to get in his way. She went to ask him where he was going- before deciding to stay silent.

Ryland paused outside of the training room and looked at Aliceabella. "Wait outside the door. It won't take long."

Aliceabella shook her head. "I told you, I haven't come this far to be left behind." She put her hands on her hips stubbournly.

Ryland smiled wolfishly and repeated, "Suit yourself," before entering the room.

Aliceabella followed Ryland, staring at the man in the room. She tilted her head, confused at the man's tone. He didnt seem happy to see Ryland- but they were friends weren't they?

Ryland's eyes locked onto Mikey's stomach and he dropped his friendly tone of voice for a harsher one. "Pregnant again, Russell?"

Aliceabella frowned at the two men, deciding to stay silent before she realised something. "Your a man, how can you be pregnant?" She asked the Avian.

Ryland stepped forward, "Should we remove the source of your discomfort again?"

Aliceabella frowned at Ryland then took a small step forwards. "I thought you two were friends"

"We are friends. Aren't we?" Ryland traced line down from Mikey's chin to his stomach with two fingers. He laughed harshly and patted the avian's stomach before pulling his hand away. "You look a little bigger this time."

Aliceabella frowned, more confused by the minute. "Ryland, what's going on?"

Ryland shrugged, not turning away from the avian, "I suggested you wait outside." He grabbed Mikey's chin roughly and tilted it up to face him. "Where's your precious Andrew now?"

Aliceabella took a step forward. "I don't think he wants you touching him Ryland..." She whispered.

Ryland reached forward to rip Mikey's shirt open. The fact that it was stretched over a swollen stomach made it easier. He traced his fingers over the letters carved into the avian's chest. "That's too bad."