Let's Just Say

The silence was painful, and Zach couldn't endure it for long. He also didn't want to put Visla through even more awkwardness.

"What about Minatio?" He asked. It was a sudden question, and Lexi had to blink a couple of times before catching up.

"He's…"

Zach's eyes narrowed.

"Don't tell me I stepped on a landmine," he said. He didn't want to open up another tough conversation. Lexi was of the same mind.

"...Let's just say that a lot has happened in the two years since you guys found him."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"...Let's just say that the Underworld didn't make him because they liked making babies."

"Lexi…"

"...Let's just say that some children grow quickly."