Hey, Dex,” Irrissa said, trying to draw him out of his funk. “Can you come over after school today?”
He glared at Thane before his eyes met hers. “You don’t have other plans?”
She ignored his snipe. “I was hoping you’d tutor me in alchemy. I’m going to need help before midterms, and you’re the best alchemist I know.”
Dex straightened up at the compliment. “Sure, if you really need me.”
Keefe wagged a finger at her. “Aw, don’t go getting good at alchemy, Foster. Who else can we count on to destroy Lady Galvin’s capes?”
“Don’t worry, I don’t think Irrissa can ever get good at alchemy,” Marella told him. “Do you have any idea how many things she’s exploded?”
“There’ve been other explosions?” He flashed Irrissa a wicked grin. “This I have to hear.”
Irrissa sighed as Marella filled every
