"No, Bobbi. I think you have some studying that takes precedence. If you're caught up, please do me the favor and see if Pete or one of his turtles is about." When in doubt, put the most naive one on an errand. With Kayla and Rose in the room, the redhead assumed they would help keep the young girl on track. Rachel pushed off the doorway and sauntered to the table.

"And if you needed to see to the needs of your bodyguard, Alistaire, you could have easily asked. Permission gets you much farther here than asking for forgiveness after the fact. It seems to be an inherent Hellfire flaw that none of you can figure out respect and leniency is given when earned or warranted."