“Green instead of black? This seems so unlike you.” “HOAs are a bitch.” Her hair swayed around her shoulders as she turned. “Sorry for any disappointment. My next home will be enormous and dark enough to blot out the sun, if that’s any consolation.” “Some.” He stepped inside and removed his shoes. “I’ll look forward to purchasing a tasteful plant and several evil henchmen as your housewarming presents.” She snorted. “Don’t bother with the plant. It’ll just die without sunlight, like the rest of you mere mortals.” “Black and bitter.” He shook his head. “Black and bitter.”
