"So, what's the amazing news?" I asked, looking between my parents as we sat down for breakfast. Given the way they were practically vibrating with excitement, I assumed it was something important. Or at the very least, something they expected me to find important.
"Yes, yes," my father said, his smile so wide it looked like it was about to break free from his face. "Aria managed to get into Slatemark Academy! We got the acceptance email this morning."
My mother beamed. "We're so proud of her!"
I turned to Aria, who was radiating smug satisfaction.
"That's great," I said with a grin. "Congratulations, Aria."
"Obviously," she said, nodding as if it was the most natural outcome in the world. Then she shot me a look, half-accusing, half-exasperated. "But brother, can you not be so amazing? I mean, you even won the title of Sovereign in the greatest year of Mythos Academy! Do you know how many of my friends asked me about you?"
