"It's your typical rom-com set-up where she follows a guy she likes but dumped her there. But there's a journey of self-discovery and nothing ends the way it's supposed to."

Which would be a lot of fun! She wanted to share what few positive memories she had from her childhood with Luz.

And Lexi had known him as a serious man who was interested in books above anything else. She considered him a friend and a--not a colleague, not exactly but someone whose judgement she trusted.

"He is. But still, I pay attention to owls now more than anything. But if you want, I can pay attention to otters and wolves, too?" Otters more than the latter, otters were among the cutest creatures alive.

There's nothing cuter than nose boops.

So did Lexi. She knew she was...overdue, in a way. That she'd gone so long with mild corruption that when the real thing hit her, it would be overwhelming.

And chivalrous, no matter who was kissing whom's hand.

Lexi made an appreciative noise. "That sounds so good. I've never had Dominican salami, but I do love all kinds of ordinary salami. As long as it's turkey salami."