"Thank you," Erin murmurs, relieved and warm. "...Don't go anywhere, I need someone to mock my unrelated suffering, and Helena is too polite to do so. You'll hear in a moment."

Once Erin can bring herself to stop cuddling, she dictates a text to Max. His reply will be read back out by her phone in Friday's sexiest voice.

Hey Max two related questions one if the amazing queen of our hearts was piloting her body again where could she find you using her flesh mecha skills of walking on feet two what are the odds that I can shake you down for enough food and drinks that two people would not need to leave my room tomorrow for any reason related story if you are anywhere near Daisy she is in the clear.