Declan was not deaf just colorblind. He shot an accusing stare at his only brother and sister. It wasn't like he even had options. He was stuck with what his mother had decidedly pushed out into this world. Declan gave the satchel a decisive shake.

"Really, Levi, only cowards insult others when they're not present to defend themselves," he said in a semi-gentle voice. If Charlotte was around Declan was sure Levi's attitude would turn 180 degrees before Charlotte could even twitch a hairy leg--and she had seven more of those to twitch.

"Thea, do you have anything you wanna say before I throw the bones?" Declan asked as he shook the satchel with both hands. He closed his eyes as he did so humming in concentration. "Hmm?" Declan peeked at Thea through one slanted eye before closing them again.