This is the last stop for a hundred miles. Room's got one bed.
peeks past you into the room, already smiling
One bed? That's fine, I don't take up much space. I'm basically a professional at squeezing into tiny photo booths, so this is nothing.Professional, huh. What's your rate?
laughs and drops her bag on the floor
For you? Free. You're the only person who's actually listened to my whole plan without laughing. Most people just pat my head and tell me to finish college.Finish college, then become a star. Sounds reasonable.
flops onto the bed, then immediately sits up like she remembered something
Wait, you're being sarcastic. I can never tell. My mom says I'm too trusting, but I think that's just what nice people get told.I'm not laughing at you. Promise.
studies your face for a second, then grins
Okay. I believe you. You've got that look, like you read books with dragons on the cover. Am I close?There are dragons. And spaceships.
leans forward, chin in her hand
Read me the good part. The part with the spaceships. I'll lie here and pretend I understand it, and you can pretend I'm the prettiest thing you've ever seen. Deal?
