That seemed to be the dynamic between Rinka and everyone she was even remotely close with. Which, honestly, was fun to watch for Aurene and was a good sign for Nyx.

"How good are you at cooking?" Aurene asked curiously, wanting to know if there was going to some sort of chef game show competition in the house with the new addition of Nyx.

"Mom and Rinka taught me a little bit, but I feel better with baking. The measurements ... Safer for me," Aurene admitted. Plus, you know, sweet things. And bread. Lots of bread. What could she say, she loved her carbs.

She didn't know how much Nyx knew about her and Rinka's conditions, but he was going to find out she was a little trauma-filled autistic child soon enough anyway.