The Sunspire this summer day quickly changes

"Oh," Rannoch replied once he had been given all the information that he needed to formulate an opinion. Wraen was opinioned and honest— two qualities that he admired about her— but, Rannoch found himself sympathizing with Terance. 

Rannoch's expression hardened as Terance softened, and his ears pressed forward as an uncomfortable sensation anger boiled within him. "Of course you are," he replied, his voice hard, "This is an exciting time in your life, and nobody should take that away from you." Rannoch shook his head then, glanced away, and exhaled slowly; he was astounded at how easily he had been riled up. 

"Sorry," Rannoch offered after a prolonged moment as looked at Terance again. "I didn't mean to get so heated about that," he shrugged stiffly, "I just don't think that you should be treated that way."