#Chapter 108: An odd duck

Alexander “When you were living with Terry,” Kayden asked, “what would you usually be doing on a typical day?” “Woof.” Iris blew air out of her mouth. “I tell you, there was sure no difference between weekdays and weekends.” The three of us were having breakfast together again, resuming our new weekday routine. Fiona had left for work extra early today, giving herself more time than she really needed to set up and prepare for the biggest executive meeting of the week. “Every day is just a day on the moors,” Iris continued. “Fishing. Chores. I don’t know. Life is very basic there. Sometimes it gets real old, though. Tiring, you know? Same thing all the time.” “And how are you liking life at the palace? Are you finding it more interesting, more comfortable here?” Iris bobbed her head from side to side, pursing her lips. “More comfortable, yes. Very comfortable. I have had better sleep, mm-hmm, in the big cozy bed.” She sighed. “But I will admit, I’m bored sometimes.” “Do yo