I was thinking of doing another portrait of Nathan in his crown. Something grander and more formal, befitting his station.

Nathan  No way! I won’t sit still for it!

The Mage Sister  Aw, c’mon Nathan! May I say, you do rock the uniform!

Nathan  Why, yes I do! But you’re still not getting around me like that. I prefer shirtsleeves; they’re more comfortable. Why did you have to bind me up in a uniform? I looked fine the way I was!

Catherine  Oh, zip it, Nathan!

Cullen   What a mood - someone hasn’t had his coffee yet. How much sleep did you get last night?

Nathan  None of your beeswax!

Catherine  Hardly any. He was up all night, pacing.

Cullen   So that’s why it was stormy!

Nathan  I had nothing to do with that! It kept me awake, too.

Catherine  More like the ten cups of coffee you had after dinner.

Cullen   TEN CUPS??? Are you kidding?

Catherine  And half a cake.

Nathan  I had a sweet tooth.

Cullen   You also had indigestion – no wonder you were up all night. I’m surprised you're not still stuck to the ceiling! Serves you right.

Catherine  No kidding! It must be nice to have a constitution like that.

Cullen   Nobody has a constitution like that!

Nathan  I’m not talking to any of you till you shut up!

Cullen   Wow.

Catherine  Very nice, Nathan.I’m going to leave you to your mood now.

Nathan  Well, don’t go away mad.