Forgotten Embers
"Yes, well, I... don't really mention her much. I haven't seen her in some time. It's kind of a complicated situation, really. Strange... family dynamics, you know?"
'I can't believe this. Is Dorcus really his sister?'
"Uh-huh..." Helena gave Marcus a distinct look of skepticism. "Okay, then what is it this orphan boy does?"
"Ben? Well, he's a... uh..."
'Oh no. He didn't think this that far through, and neither did I!'
"Bookkeeper, ma'am," Benjamin told her, saving Marcus from his struggle to come up with an answer.
'Ah... well, he does keep the books, doesn't he?'
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