[Skulduggery is woefully out of step with both Rin and Max. He knows that now. But Max's confusion and surprise is something he does understand. There are dozens of ways for curses to be inflicted on a person before they're aware of it happening, even if they know what to look for. Max would have had no idea what to expect or look for.
He kicks himself mentally for not realizing that sooner. When he replies, he can't help the gentle tone in his voice. He sticks to the facts; Max will likely appreciate that more than hearing an explanation of more magic.]
Yes. The smoke was the likely source, and it was triggered when we picked up the items. It's why Ava ran the other way from us, and why Jenny slit her own throat.
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Date: 2022-09-24 10:26 am (UTC)He kicks himself mentally for not realizing that sooner. When he replies, he can't help the gentle tone in his voice. He sticks to the facts; Max will likely appreciate that more than hearing an explanation of more magic.]
Yes. The smoke was the likely source, and it was triggered when we picked up the items. It's why Ava ran the other way from us, and why Jenny slit her own throat.