The cold lass smirked, rolling her eyes at the jokes he made. “My apologies, Aeolus, you’re quite the pair, the two of you. Not the first time I’ve confused you.
“Don’t worry about the eating. I could have mauled you, if need be.” She grinned at him to show she was joking. “My sisters, on the other paw? You’re lucky it was me. Chickadee would have thought you were a griffin and tried to make a deal. Snowflake would thrash like a dying parrot and then play dead, and fail.” She snorted a laugh. “Meanwhile, I’m fairly sure my mother would have bitten you.”
Derevko regarded Aeolus’ smile. Oh no. Was he getting all soft on her, now? “So. Interesting connection. I’ve heard of these, and I hope this goes much better than it did for my mother.”

“This woman will render the greatest power unto utter desolation.”