I actually have a friend at home who writes similar fiction. He has a sense of humour about it, so after all, why shouldn't I?

[ the question earns a quirk of his lips and a nod. ] It's the symbol of my people's mother-goddess. [ a beat, then a puzzled glance that's edging toward mildly offended. ] .. Though someone I work with mentioned she'd seen it recently online as a sort of makeup trend.