"The great thing is, it's a holo," Vette laughed. "It'll get every side! And sure, I'll be happy to get you, too. It'll be our revenge for Nina taking off into wild blue."

A beat. A small bit of fret.

"Has she replied to any of your texts yet? Because she hasn't replied to mine." Another beat. "And she took off with my jacket. I have to use hers on the cold days."

A beat.

"So many ruffles."