“I shan’t,” Avra cried. “You can’t treat me like a silly little slut, Tev, I’m a person! A person who has been through so much—” “You’re certainly a silly little slut as well.” “A silly little slut who has been through so much,” Avra amended, because at least he knew how to compromise, unlike some people, specifically some Teveris. “In the last two days, I have been through more than any silly little slut should ever have to go through!” “You probably brought it on yourself.” “I did not! These troubles have befallen me through no fault of my own! It was an accident.”