"Probably just as well. If you didn't trust me with secrets, you've been awfully liberal in telling them to me."

Riley, mulling things over in her head, reached a decision. "I'm gonna go ask her."

Jen arched an eyebrow. "Hailey?"

"Yeah."

"Is that allowed?"

"Asking her? Why not."

"I dunno. Ruins the mystique, I guess."

"Well I just won't tell you what she says, then. Keep the mystique intact."

"Don't you dare hold out on me."

"We'll see."

Riley slipped through the hall, conscious of her lack of wingwoman as she moved away from Jen. She could still operate solo if she needed to, but it was way more comfortable...