((Safe isn't an issue, as we are spending more time in the cabin than actually doing things. So much freaking rain, it's unreal. Today was the first time we actually went out to do something, and now my legs are sore from all that walking and climbing up and down stairs. Doesn't help they don't exactly make some of those stairs short people friendly…))
Tessa turned around long enough to stick her tongue out at him for his last comment. "More like babysit me as opposed to you. Cin and Wolf are twins, so they're obviously going to be together no matter what, and Demitri has been best friends with Cinthia for practically their entire lives. Those three aren't involved with Rawling, and nor will they ever be. They're part of our own sort of crew, with Cin as our nanny—er, leader."
She seemed to hesitate, then shrugged and lightly rubbed at her neck. "There's fifteen of us, all from everywhere and nowhere. We got the high-class exiles—Cinthia and Wolf, as well as their older brothers, Magnus and Rhydar. Archer is practically a prince in the business world, his mother being one of the most successful businesswomen out there, but he has no interest in taking over. Rae's my distant cousin and has pretty much been on her own until recently. She's pretty antisocial but has been given the role of the grumpy aunt of the family—as declared by the rest of us. Tamaki the cold and quiet one, but ruthless when he needs to be. He keeps Rae from clawing people's eyeballs out. Koralia is Magnus's fiancé and our bookkeeper, of a sorts. She's a book nerd and is utterly unfazed by most people's shit—and is also the grandma of the family, as she is the oldest."
She stopped to lick her lips and take a quick breather before continuing. She looked almost happy and at ease when describing these people, as if they meant a lot to her. "Carden's our little busybody mechanic and just a fun guy to be around. Also the shortest guy. Jamir is our co-leader, if that's even a thing. He once was a goody-two-shoes until Wolf tricked him into breaking the rules a bit with his gorgeousness and adorable puppy-eyes. If Cinthia isn't there, she puts him in charge, as he's the least likely to go off and cause trouble. In other words, he's the most mature of us all. Junia is our tiny jeweler. Mention her height and expect to be throat punched, that's all I gotta say about her. She's a fearless one. Kiriti is our absolutely adorable doctor-on-call. Just—MmmMMshe'ssocute. Fenris is the last one. He's our silent and brooding assassin that's unbelievably tall. Like, my god."
She ran her fingers through her hair, tipping her head back. "Rawling might've taken me in when I was just a little girl, but these guys are my family. Only some of us are blood-related, but that doesn't change the fact that we would fight and die for each other should the need arise—and without hesitation. That's why the safehouse is so big, we all just come and go as we please and whenever we have the time. Sometimes we're along, sometimes all of us are there. The days when we're all there are the best."
