"Jay, you can always ask to see if I have a toothpick or floss with me," Ree said with an arched brow. Jay had become a good friend, keeping her secret and even smoothing her way onto the team as a heroine called Sterling because of the shiny silvery steel that she could turn herself to. It was either that or Armadillo. She preferred Sterling.

"The bad guys aren't usually cool with talking. They prefer grunts."