[ it's always darkest ; ]

Kathlyn gave a small laugh at her sister’s response, “Okay, okay, we’re going,” She answered, the smile still on her face. “Was there anything you wanted to practice?”

“I wanna work on climbing up to high spaces using vines-- you know, how we summon them and all. I’ve seen people make themselves vine ladders and stuff and I want to give that a try.”

“I wanted to have a try at a weapon I haven’t used much. I was thinking a spear, what do you think?” 

“A spear, huh? I’m down-- let’s go.”

“Of course not, maybe you could help me with my training? Only if you want to, of course.” 

"I’d love to. What were you gonna work on today, Kat?”

“Oh, I’m sorry, it’s not like that, I swear- I just wanted to get to training quickly.”

"Oh that’s fine. Mind if I come with?”

“And that’s what I’m here for, right?”

"For that and only that,” she teased.

“Is this going to be quick? I don’t have a lot of time.” 

“You don’t have time for your dear ol’ sis? What’s got you so busy?”

“You’re good for plenty of things, you and I both know that.”

"That’s very sweet, Pauly.”

“Roddy. You know, that son of Nike. Apparently he had feelings for me when I was dating Shawn and I had no idea. I managed to get him to give me a month to make it up to him so you have to give me some ideas. Please, you have to help me with this Dawn.”

"That’s crazy. So wait, does this mean you too are going to kiss and makeup and ride off into the sunset together?” she asked, “Damn, the pressure is on. I’m no romance master though, have you considered asking and Aphrodite kid?”

“That’s what you’re here for, right?” He teased.

“Of course. I mean, what else am I good for?”