"I'm ... just tired, I think? Either that or that glass of bubbly's gone to my head like it shouldn't." The last part was a joke, honestly, and it was broken up by a yawn.

"I feel really, really lame for saying, but ... I think I'd better. Or I'm going to fall asleep and wreck Mr. Shaw's wonderful party." Kayla managed a small laugh.

"Hopefully I don't miss another one of those speeches."