"...Yes," she settled on at last. That was as close to the mark, she thought, as her brother was likely to get without seeing it for himself. Perhaps when James had a bit more magical experience under his belt, Becky thought, he would better be able to grasp what in particular she had decided to do with her life. After all, a decade ago, neither of them had even known magic existed.

"Now," the brunette voiced, more brightly, "shall we go get that sundae? You still need to tell me all you've been up to!"