The commander raised his eyebrows …

"Wouldn't telling them be a kindness? … “

“ … they howled with laughter … “

"So, no classic openers for you, then … “

They laughed, amused and a little annoyed …

"Well, it's true you're never alone … “

And, in every case, their rules would astound and mystify …

To the ones who cared only about money, she left money …

“Zero wrath hangover today … “

"Same," Deb sighed in greeting … “

"There's not a single hair anywhere ... “

The session was live; smiles and hearts and comments scrolled by …

“ … I was handed a sample lipstick from a makeup counter … “

“ … the ghosts were sometimes annoying … “

When everyone talked about it later, they marveled …

“ … Your magic changes over time … “

She knew how to thrive in quiet …

"All of that's very dramatic," he mused quietly …

"Ready, ready!" she called gleefully …