The darking releases Andrew, and Daine sits, allowing Andrew to slide off of her back. So much for keeping Secret... well, a secret. Aly won't be pleased, but then again, Daine trusts Andrew. And she's not sorry the darking kept him from being dumped in the street.

She shifts her entire head this time and gives Andrew an apologetic look. The darking curls back around her neck, though it raises a blobby head and cants it in Andrew's direction. "Sorry about that. Are you okay?"