Deceptive Innocence

"Cassia, are you home?"

After a short wait, Cassia replied, "Yeah, I'm home. What's wrong?"

Thalia asked directly, "Have you awakened your ability yet?"

"No," Cassia answered, sounding a bit down.

Thalia shut her eyes briefly before asking, "What about Jared?"

"He hasn't awakened either."

Thalia typed again. "Have you bought any awakening potions yet?"

"Not yet."

Thalia kept typing. "I forgot to t