" Politician,” Sevro says, joining me from behind. Heedless of the mood, he pretends like he’s going to scoop my mother up into the air, but she scowls at him and he turns the scoop into a gentle hug. “Better,” she says. “You nearly broke my hip the last time.” “Oh, don’t be such a Pixie,” he mutters. “Say that again?” He steps back. “Nothing, ma’am. "

― Pierce Brown , Iron Gold (Red Rising Saga, #4)