“Look at you, being all soft and approachable!” I said in wonder. Zero looked away. “I am neither soft nor approachable, and I object to—” “Better not get too soft,” I said mischievously. “Athelas is just about to walk through the door, and he wouldn’t approve!” That got the both of them looking at the door just in time for Athelas to walk through it and for me to pinch Zero’s last remaining bao bun.

