He stuck out his tongue at her but didn't disagree or object to the correction. It probably wouldn't do anything in the long run. And it wasn't like Edie could understand English at this point, anyway.

"Oh, I've been broody," Kavinsy said, rolling his eyes. "It certainly wasn't Newt's idea for us to take on a ward. I mean, I was expecting someone a little younger, but it was good energy. It was nice to be a big brother again."