" That wasn’t very nice,” I say to Lietta.

She scoffs. “Since when do you care if Sewyn’s feelings get hurt?”

Whoa. Low blow from the pipsqueak. Having had enough of the volatile reactions as of late, I say, “Listen up. I care about Sewyn. She’s a pain in the ass, but she’s our pain in the ass, and if I want to worry about her feelings, I for damn sure will. "

― Rory Miles , Tainted Power - The Complete Series