- 2 Months Later…
"Okay, okay… one more time."
Nyx straightened her posture and adjusted the bouquet of flowers in her hand.
She looked into the mirror with a straight, steely eyed gaze and spoke in a very business-like manner.
"Aubrey… I know that it has taken me a long time, but I wanted to come to you and apologize, because I-"
"Too formal." Nemesis dismissed. "Start again, mother."
"FUCK!"
Beside Nemesis, her brother Geras, the withered personification of old age, also shook his head.
"I-I fear she may be right, mother. Your words convey too much restraint and are not nearly heartfelt enough."
"If I speak too much with my heart I will start crying again and I can't control my emotions!" Nyx reminded.
"Yes, we know. We spent the prior forty-two attempts reminding you of that very thing." Nemesis said flatly.
"I-It hasn't been that many, has it?"