"Oh... Why did he befriend them if they were bulies? Was he a bully?" Probably. He was a Ward after all.

Elijah shook his head. "Everyone has secrets. Some are small, some are in their past. Some... are entire parts of their character. Things they only show to those they have control over. He didn't know until it was too late."

"I don't understand..." the boy said with a frown. The constable was speaking Gibberish.

Elijah waved it off. "Don't worry. Just understand it's very complicated."

James still frowned. "Aye... Can I go to my hide out now?"

Elijah nodded and politely opened the door. "Rest well and keep yourself safe." He waved to him and smiled.

James looked up at the constable. "Thank you for the food." He said. Then he ran away.