Vera: That’s what happens when you play with people’s minds, Lee.
Stark: Yeah, but it can be undone.
Vera: I’m not a toy to be called upon for fun when you all need a memory alteration.
Stark: I was referring to Stas.
Vera: Oh, well, yes, that is entirely different.
Ezekiel: Can we get a move on that sooner rather than later? Because this whole game of interfering has really lost its allure.
Stark: Her twenty-fifth birthday is fast approaching. Almost time.
Leela: And then what?
Stark: That’s up to Stas.
Vera: I’m out. Tap me if you need me.
Leela: We should give them their book back now.
Stark: Agreed.
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B: And once again, you all see why pancakes are better than waffles.
Luc: I’m picking the location for the next round.
B: Won’t change the outcome.
Luc: Yeah? Belgium would disagree with you.
B: Oh, that sounds like a challenge I would enjoy.
Alik: No.
Jay: You’ll need a new wingman, B.
B: True. I need to groom someone.
Alik: Yeah, go ahead and take a decade to work on that. Or better yet, a century.
B: Well, at least a few months. I have some parties to plan, starting with Jay and Lizzie’s engagement party. Which reminds me, we missed an important October holiday.
Luc: You thinking what I’m thinking, B?
B: Halloween-themed engagement party?
Luc: It’s like you pulled the idea from my thoughts, B.
B: Imagine that.
Issac: I’d rather not.
Jay: I should probably ask Lizzie about this first.
B: Already in the works, Jay. Trust me.
Luc: Always.
Alik: You realize Osiris is a major player right now, yes? Jonathan? That Stark guy? Any of this matter to you all?
B: Of course, but we’re not going to stop living because there are a few threats lying around. Right, Luc?
Luc: Yes, these events are important for morale and bonding. It’s what makes us stronger.
B: Exactly. All right, party time. Flip the page.