1, 2, 3, 4, I declare a thumb war

Much to his surprise it was Felicity who wove through the foliage towards him. Given the competitive nature of the twins Pyrrhic had expected Aureus to come streaking out of the shrubbery and try to pin him with a flying tackle before anyone else had a chance to respond. Not that he would have minded. They were due for a rematch.

He couldn't tell if Felicity was displeased with his decision to fight in the garden or simply curious about it, but either way, he was still happy with it. "It's challenging," he said with a grin. "Mother might skin me if I squash any of her plants." He shrugged. "It adds to the game, I think. Say..." his expression grew mischievous. "Wanna tempt fate with me?"