Kuri tried to get her breathing and heart rate under control. "You…wanted to ask about…"
"Your cousin, Ava." Artemis prompted. "The Sprite. How is this possible?"
"How can an obvious human be related to an equally obvious fairy?"
Artemis nodded.
Kuri sat back in her chair, considering him. "Did you know that humans once had their own magic?"
"No I did not," Artemis lied. Of course he knew. But he wanted to see her magic. He would not let her leave without giving him a taste.
"Yes." Kuri smiled. "My family…" She leaned in. "Kept our magic."
Unperturbed, Artemis drew back, mind reeling. "Oh really? Just your family? Or would it be certain…powerful…families able to retain such magic?" He twisted his ring with the Fowl crest.
"You are wondering about the Fowl Clan, correct?" Kuri took a sip of her tea. "How…transparent."