Although Lillith had meant it good for Vex at some deeper level, she did not press. This was neither the time nor the place, and nor was she the person, to probe at the wounds Vex carried deep and hidden. It was enough that Vex had the armor.

"You were ever a matched set." And neither had her marriage to Percy interrupted that. She supposed it had changed it, but not all change was bad. "And now you are also a matched set in white with Percy. I wish you every happiness."