"Unless you're Roderick," she said lightly, biting into her own slice finally. "Somehow no one seems to mind it. It's not even his knack. He's a water mage. But you don't ever want to kick him out even if he's hogging the couch and not letting you watch anything beyond sports even though the newest episode of the best tv show ever is coming on and you've been waiting for weeeeeeks for this episode."

There's a hint of bitterness in her voice at that.

Just a wee bit.

On the other hand, the pie is really good. Not the most amazing thing ever but it's pretty good pie.