"So your lil' sis is a trouble maker, Sir?
Alcander flashed his rogue's grin, "Not quite that bad, but she can be a handful. She's not mean about it, but she likes getting her way and plays really hard to get it. When she sets her mind on something she can be stubborn as a mule. But, she is also sharp and inquisitive, with a little of a jokester streak. She also has this really annoying habit of trying to help everyone all the time, no matter who they are or what they need. If my mother didn't keep her on such a short leash, she's the kind of kid who would bring home a new stray puppy every other week."
"She sounds like a pill, Sir."
"I guess she is. What about you? Do you have as interesting a family as mine?"
"Oh hell no, Sir!" The old soldier pulled his silenced assault gaus
