[their dad left his behind when he left the family. which, as she catalogued them and looked stuff up online, turned out to be a really stupid move since the comics were probably more valuable than the china and the silverware. but her dad can't have them back, she's claiming them]

Of--of the crystals?

[she's trying, but her actual real life experience in talking to guys is pathetically low. she's not blonde, buxom Cassie who had all the guys she'd ever met eating out of the palm of her hand, she's tall, skinny Lexi who usually had her nose in a book. but he's nice and that helps a lot]

Wow. I bet that's really useful. I mean, they tell horror stories about corruption and beasthood and it's all so--so nerve-wracking that they're actually real. But being able to do something about it...it's impressive.