I get the gist-everyone has their preferred terminology, but my head hurts,” I remind her, smiling tightly. “Don’t start confusing me with too many details. Ignore the ones who say we’re immortal, because they’re just referring to the fact we can’t-” “You and I have death as an option, and we’re programmed to fight it at every turn, like all mortals or anti-aging mortals. “By long span of time, I mean more centuries than you could ever imagine enduring,” she continues. I toss out the vases closest to the window, letting them tumble to the ground outside and crash. It can happen up to five or fifteen times a year. “Remember that this happens with every Portocale death, no matter how distant or strained the bloodline is. “When he tells you everything, you should remember how much tending he’s needed,” she says to me.

“I’m naïve about a lot of things, Leiza, but I’m perfectly aware of the significance perspective plays into all parts of life,” I tell her, still uncertain why this conversation seems to make her so nervous. “Different people see things differently.” Arion is fiercely protective of the label…to the point of punishment for those who wish to defile the prideful people, which some are so quick to judge,” she adds. Damien is amused when someone tries to insult him with that label, since he’s a tough one to rile. “Vance is the type to put a man through a wall to this day, if a man uses the word ‘gypsy’ as a slur instead of a compliment. “He grew up in a different time, place, and surrounding circumstances than what I’ve been fortunately gifted,” I tell her, still really confused. Until then, he considered the label offensive,” she carries on. “According to some of the ones who took me under their wing, it took our alpha centuries to be proud of his heritage. Why are you flattering me?” I ask her, crossing my arms over my chest when I get suspicious. I do see you as a good girl with a steadfast heart of gold, Violet-” “Good intentions may pave the way to hell, but intentions can also change how a person’s actions are viewed. I’m not some good girl with a steadfast heart of gold,” I decide to point out. Not to mention, I’ve never suffered prejudice based on my roots, so it makes me see the label as something else entirely. I could possibly be offensive to my own people without meaning to just by starting a store named Gypsy Magic.

“It’s rare I allow myself to be offended, because I can imagine how offensive I sound to those of different heritage that I know nothing about.

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