"Yeah, Calliope," Orpheus replied with a nod. "She's a very... dedicated mother. Not that I don't love her, but I'm good doing my own thing." He smiled sideways at Alan, and held the exit open for him. "I have a mortal sister who is not my biggest fan, shall we say. Competition for Mother's affection affects her attitude to the detriment of her company. Not that it is a competition." Theo hadn't been around when he and Alan had been together. It was a little weird to think of that.