Aw Shucks Cutscene -

"It was shiny under the moonlight!"

"Did you just—"

"The Scarecrow King leaned in close. Real close. He whispered, 'Choose wisely, little thief.' And my brain just…" Maverik mimes an explosion next to his ear. "Pfft. Gone."

"…Maverik. Is that corn glowing ?"

Lys follows his gaze. Her smirk fades into wonder.

Maverik looks at the cob. Then back at Lys. His voice is tiny.

For a moment, they just breathe. The rain softens. Aw Shucks Cutscene

The pun hangs in the air.

Lys freezes mid-laugh. Her eyes narrow into deadly slits.

"You—" she wheezes, "—you fought a living god of crows and stole his side dish ." "It was shiny under the moonlight

"Aw, shucks," he whispers again—this time, not in shame.

"...Cornelius."

"You panicked ?"

Maverik slips on mud, lands flat on his back. Lys stands over him, soaked, hair plastered to her face.