" Do you think Teegan will listen to his mother if she says no?”

“Some kids actually listen to their mothers.”

“Really?” Janco blinked at Ari. “What a concept.”

“Your poor mother. She should get a medal for not killing you.”

“Oh, she tried. Many times. That’s how I learned the fine art of duck and cover. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Dawn Study (Soulfinders #3; Study #6)