Well, it wouldn't be Ariel if it didn't involve at least some trolling.

By the time Martin emerges Kaidy is half-sprawled on her bed, already partially immersed in her book: it's a new one, found by Threnody the last time she went shopping, and for a plane that might be in the future for Martin but which is definitely retro for her.

She looks up, however, as he pushes the door open, smiling up at him.

"Hey, Red. Better?"