Gerald’s eyes widened. “You’re my mom’s sister?!” he exclaimed.

“Quiet, please,” Cecilia scolded. “Yes, I am. Our family is rather wide-spread.”

“What is problem that needs our help?” Ivan asked, arms crossed.

Cecilia smiled weakly. “Very well,” she replied. “I have reason to believe that there is a student here who is involved in a plot to trigger a war between the Hivelings and humans.”

Tabitha’s eyes widened, her wings buzzing angrily. “Why woud someone want that?!” she demanded.

Cecilia drummed her fingers on the table. “Please remain calm, miss North,” she told her. “Why? I don’t know. I suspect harpy involvement, but I’m uncertain.”

Cassidy considered this. “What do you want us to do?” she asked.