Cabeswater is not the boss of you, Persephone’s voice said. “Adam, I’m being real decent here, but you’re trying my patience sorely,” his father told him. “At least pretend like you heard what I said.” “I heard,” Adam replied. “Sass. Nice.” Just because it tantrums doesn’t mean it’s more right than you. To the shelf, Adam said, “I think you should go.”
