In this excerpt, a character reflects on a past romantic relationship by asking if the other person ever truly moved on from their brother. The conversation hints at unresolved feelings and the difficulty of letting go of certain people in life. The emotional undercurrent suggests deep emotional ties and lingering pain associated with love and loss.

She rests her hand on the ruffled costume beside her. Just answer this one question. My brother never got over you. Did you ever get over him? I swallow. There are some people in life that you can't get over. Good. Calliope stands and gives me a grim smile. But break Cricket's heart? I'll break your face. This moment highlights tensions, loyalty, and underlying threats, revealing complex relationships and intense emotions among the characters.