[ He ignores Qetzi, like she doesn't know how fickle outsiders can be. Only witches can be trusted, and that is to betray at every chance they get. That is how they raised their boy to be. They should be proud. ]

She likes to read poetry.

[ Snatching her answer right off her, another needle pressed right into the eye of her pride, an invisible hand that wants to snap fingers right in front of Brandon's eyes. Pay attention to who really deserves it.

The tension in Haran's pause dissipates in another smile, turning his gaze to her. ]

Why not a new book? Contemporary, perhaps. She recites the classics so well, I should see her try something different.