"That doesn't surprise me," Diana replied. "My sister isn't very creative. Kind of a Dumb Dora when it comes to innovation." Which wasn't to say she didn't love Selene. She did. Fiercely and protectively. Warts and all.

Or, fireplace pokers and all.

She turned back to Nik, glancing up at him under half-lidded eyes. "Did you catch my act?"