I knocked once on the door of Mira's bedroom, then let myself in. Although it was just barely morning, Mira was awake, and it seemed— expecting me. 

 Her face betrayed no emotion when I entered and shut the door behind me. She was sitting on the edge of her bed, in a robe. For a short moment, we just stared at each other. 

 Finally, I stepped forward. 

 "Let's talk." 

 Mira didn't say anything, but her eyes never left me. She was good at not letting her emotions show, but I'd caught enough glimpses to have an idea of what she was feeling. Anger towards me, definitely. 

 I sighed. I'd never...