Snippet #2692469

Hikarii was only a little shaken. She shook her head slowly as the man was escorted away. Perhaps he really did belong in an old person’s home. He seemed to need enough supervision.

“No” she replied to Chloe. She should probably be asking her the same question, but she wouldn’t embarrass her any further.

She gave Oded a small squeeze and tried a smile with a welcoming nod to Mary.

“I can’t promise we’ll all age as gracefully as myself” she joked.

Graceful was one word for it. It was in fact just top-tier cosmetic surgery.

Clasped, hidden in her hand was the gifted coin. Something told her to wait before indulging in her new gossip material.

Sarai was getting a little wobbly. She looked as though she needed a glass of water and a pep-talk. It didn’t surprise her – she’d known the requests would work. She finished her own drink with disappointment. Wishing she had more.

“I’m going to the restroom, I’ll be back in a moment. Sarai?” she invited her with a tilt of her head in the direction of the toilets.