In that moment, Natalia walked in, her mouth open to say something. She paused, noting Jack's shirtlessness and Avice's exposed tattoo. She raised her eyebrow waiting for an explanation.
Jack frowned up at his sister. "What is it?" Natalia tilted her head, her face unsmiling. "Did I interrupt?"
Jack glared at her before kissing the top of Avice's head, almost defiantly. "What is it?" he repeated. "We need to talk," she said, her voice deadly quiet. "Could you come see me in the next half an hour or so?"
Avice barely looked up, only pursing her lips slightly as she tried to make it seem like she didn't have a blushing face.
"Fine," Jack said sharply. Natalia squinted at him before crossing her arms. "Good." Her gaze shifted to Avice, and she gave a slight nod. "Ms. Rohesia." With that, she turned and left the room.
"It's your sister," she shot back. "And there's a difference between you being shirtless and me being shirtless.."
He paused before nodding. "You have a point. Don't worry, Av. She's an adult. An annoying adult, but still."
She looked up at him, distractedly watching her hand brush over skin. "I guess you should get dressed and go see her."
