Don't Do It Again

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Friend?  Silent transmitted, and Sophie tensed, realizing she'd forgotten all about the finicky alicorn. She spun around, relieved to see Silveny safely cantering around her enclosure. 

"How did you..." 

"Keefe calmed her down and lured her to her pen," Grady answered. "Clearly she responds well to Empaths."

"Or maybe Silveny just has good taste," Keefe said, stepping close enough to lean in and whisper, "Just so you know, you're pretty much my hero now. It takes serious talent to freak out the entire Council. I may need you to give me some pointers!"

Sophie rolled her eyes. 

"Though I gotta say, you look much better with color, Foster. The faded look, it just"—his smile varnished—"well, don't do it again, is all I'm saying."

—Shannon Messenger-Exile-page 400

I like this part because it lets us into how early on Keefe really cares for Sophie. 

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