"Linus." Miranda grabs her husband's sleeve and whispers his name.
She has been watching, and she can feel it. The tension has weight.
"It's okay, Liz." Linus whispers back. "Our son can handle it. We should all take a step back and give him room."
He guides the parents away as he speaks. Maurice, Leila, and Claudia are too stunned to do anything but follow.
They move several steps back. But none of them stop watching.
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Liam stands completely still, eyes fixed on Elder Loujt and his two companions. Unblinking.
Maeve glances at Sonia. Sonia glances back. They both nod.
The next second they move at the same time. Sonia steps in front of Elder Loujt and grabs his sleeve, pulling firmly. Maeve puts her hand flat against Liam's chest and steps between the two groups.
"Stop it." Sonia says, her voice steady, Light threaded quietly through the words.
