Azphelumbra!

Hey! You, skulking there!

Oh, sorry, Daeva! My bad temper's made me rude.

I blew a promotion, so I get teased. I try to ignore them...

"You lost out to Letum?" "Tough break."

I failed, that's all!

We were both qualified, but her family's connected.

I'm not bitter, I'd just rather not dwell on it.

"Probably best."