"You don't appreciate that I appreciated your help?" Nyx asked in an irritated manner. "At least, say 'you're welcome!' Hmp!"
Devlin did not know what made him smile. He glanced at her and saw her scowling--and he found himself smiling.
"Do you find it highly amusing?" Nyx scolded him. "When someone thanked you, the least you can do is--"
"You're welcome, Nicandra!" Devlin interrupted her.
Nyx opened and closed her mouth. Her confused expression made him smile again.
"What would be the appropriate answer to that?" Devlin asked while still smiling.
Nyx glanced away.
"When you can't find the right words to say, at least, smile, Nicandra!"
"Okay!" When she turned his way, she was smiling at him sweetly. It was a plastic smile. "Satisfied?"
Shimermoon exclaimed suddenly. "There is
