"Why are you even doing this?"
"Because I have what you don't, human decency."
"You!? Human decency… Aurora Ravenstein? That's totally news to me."
Aurora glared at Caldor. Though he was older than her, he knew her enough to keep a safe distance before he ran his mouth.
"Then how can you explain what I'm about to do?"
"Beats me. But I'm sure there's a good explanation in there somewhere."
"Mom."
They both turned towards Ember who was walking between them. Aurora blinked rapidly, trying to signal her, but all she got was a look that screamed, what are you doing?
"Hmm? What did you say, sis?"
"Ember wait—"
"Mom asked."
"I knew it!" Caldor burst into laughter. "Human decency, my ass! The Aurora I know doesn't give a shit."
"Ember! Why did you say that? I told you that in confidence!"
Ember shrugged, with barely any change in expression. "Truth."
Aurora could only sigh, then sent Caldor, who hadn't stopped gloating, a glare.
"This right here is why you're still single."
