"Maybe? I mean, I'm more of a found family fan myself, but I'm certainly fine with extended ones too! Granted, that was not the only thing that shocked me about this place."

The blood magic was certainly an adjustment.

"I'm sure you're right, I'm just getting the hang of some things. They're definitely taking some time to use right."

Luz raised an eyebrow. "Cypher? The jerk that sells them out and kills off Apoc, Mouse and that underappreciated character Switch? Don't know how much of a 'sly' character he is."

Someone had apparently had certain feelings about that movie.

"Oh, Tempest doesn't talk, but she really doesn't have to. I can hear what she's saying loud and clear!"