42. Goes without saying

“Barlough?” Jamie asked in surprise. “Is that where you’re from?” 

“Why do you sound so surprised?” 

“Because I’ve known that place my entire life.” He said, “I have quite a lot of friends there. I never expected that you would be from there too.” 

“Then perhaps you’ll know my parents too?” Emma mused, “George and Isabella Payton?” 

“Doesn’t ring a bell,” he added quickly. He already knew of her parents and had done a thorough research about their origin. They have lived there their entire lives and were barely involved in any conflicts in town. They were the few humans who did