Page 60 of Savage Empire
Hurricane Apollo, is it?
Elio
My dearest brother’s alter ego. Comes out whenever anyone has a little bit too much free will.
Elio
Bold move to test his limits so soon though.
I huff, blowing a bit of hair from my eyes.
Rayna
I’m not sure why he was tested at all. He shouldn’t give a shit what I do.
Elio
Tsk tsk. I’m sure he explained himself after you finished tearing him a new one. Come on, you can be honest with Papa Elio.
A ridiculous snort leaves me.
Rayna
PAPA Elio?
Rayna
Do people actually call you that?
Elio
Only Matteo, lol. Made you smile, though, didn’t it?
I can’t deny that it did.
Rayna
I see why she likes you, you know?
Elio
Why SHE likes me? Rayna, I’m hurt. I thought we were friends for life now. Besties, or whatever the kids are calling it these days.
Rayna
Are you sure it’s not too early to declare we’re friends? It’s only been a few days, you haven’t seen the worst of me yet.
Elio
Do you always push away people prematurely?
Rayna
Easier that way.
Elio
It’s like looking in a mirror.
