"If your mom says it's okay." Dilan says, instantly, smiling up at the mother, "I'm Dilan, one of Ansem's apprentices. This is Aya Brea, my adopted little sister."

The mother looks the two of them up and down, then nods. Dilan is good at setting people at ease when he wants to.

"Up and at 'em...?"

"Kelly!"

"Up and at 'em, Kelly! Grab my dreadlocks like Ayay is, okay?"

"She says it's Aya!"