What Else can You Give?

Instead of a shocked expression that Meadow anticipated, Artie only gave her a strange smile. It was because Artie wanted to lightly slap this queen; if Meadow was a game character, Artie would have cursed her for laughs. The angel then spoke, which explained her smile: "Do you destabilize Houses for a hobby, Queen Meadow?"

Before Meadow could answer, Artie then waved her hand. "What I really mean is… it's unnecessary to go that far. Moreover, Herriot loves his family, and he will kill people who dare to hurt his parents. Yes, he may be… adopted… but that doesn't mean he won't care for them at all. The world had already bared its fangs at him and at her sister, and yet his mother continues to care for them gently.