Vex was stubborn too, and if it had been her brother sitting here, or Kash, finding the bottom of a bottle, she would've reminded them of that. They were family.

Jackson was still a stranger, and only just arrived. She'd spare him. "There was a time I'd wish you luck with a wink and maybe a kiss on the cheek, but as we're people in love, I leave you with just the luck."

It didn't take a genius to know he expected not to be here long; they all started that way. But Vex really did wish him the best as she finished the last of her drink and stood. Maybe she'd see go watch Percy work for awhile, appreciate how lucky she was.