The Grandparents’ Acceptance

The twins stood before the grandparents.

“Hello,” Peresphone said.

“We are the children,” Hades added.

“…Yes,” the grandmother said slowly.

The Moment

“You observe well,” the grandfather said.

“We were taught,” Hades replied.

“By him?” he asked, nodding at Beckett.

“And her,” Peresphone added, glancing at Diana.

The grandparents exchanged a look.

Then smiled.

Conclusion

“They’re unusual,” the grandmother said later.

“So is he,” the grandfather replied.

A pause.

“…Good,” she said.