Valerian nodded. “Callie, don’t worry about her. Just eat, okay? Make sure you’re full first.”
He looked at Calliope with a hopeful expression. “So, does what I got for breakfast suit your taste?”
Valerian was clearly fishing for a compliment.
Calliope just shrugged. “It’s alright, I guess.”
Silas glanced at Valerian. “Some big brother you are, you barely know your own sister.”
Valerian was at a loss. Wait, wasn’t she the one who seemed to love this stuff when they went out to eat last time? She looked happy enough then! So why the sudden change of heart?
Still, Valerian didn’t dare ask. He just made a mental note to pick up a bigger variety next time.
They were all enjoying their breakfast when Lisette finally came downstairs, shivering like she’d been locked in a freezer. She stomped down the stairs with as much noise as she could manage, probably hoping everyone would come running.
But the living room was empty. Everyone was gathered in the dining room, deep into their food. They didn’t even glance at her as she walked in, as if she’d turned invisible. She was on the verge of a meltdown, and not a single person seemed to care.
Lisette’s face twisted in anger. Just then, Calliope called over with a wicked grin, “Hey, Ms. Drama Queen, decided not to take the leap after all? We were kind of looking forward to your big ‘swan dive’ off the roof. Shame, I’ve never actually seen anyone jump before. Guess we’ll have to miss out!”
She kept going, deadpan. “But if you’re serious, you should try the office building. It’s way taller. One good splat and it’s over in a second. Much more effective, trust me.”
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