Blackfeather Woods If I had a heart

As it had always been, Potema knew already that Damien had something important to tell her even before he opened his mouth. He knew it because, like her, he could see it in her eyes as she walked up to him expectantly.

"There you are," said the dark prince, casting a smile full of meaning. "How's your pupil doing?" he asked out of sheer curiosity. For some reason Damien didn't get many chances to talk with his sister about anything but business. In fact, he had only come to her for that sole reason, but took his chance to get some insight about the kid's formation for as unimportant to him as it was compared to what he was about to suggest.