Emily whistled to Jasper who eagerly trotted up to her. "Ready to go, boy?" she whispered. He pawed in agreement, and she hopped onto his back.
"I know you, and many people, don't like Hades' kids, but I usually get along with them," she told Arya. "They're not all that bad, just misunderstood most of the time. Collin's a perfect example of that." She pondered for a second, and added, "It helps that he's cute." She laughed, thinking about how she'd come close to a full on fight with him earlier.
((In the past, Em has have several little crushes like this, so it isn't a big deal, and she isn't making anything of it.))








