[There's so much Ginia wants to ask, but it feels wrong too. Because if she reveals she knows Ephemera, but Ephemera doesn't know him, it's a hard let down. He's never mentioned anyone besides his family. No other worlds, no other people, certainly not a fiance. Ginia can't imagine he'd have a reason to hide things.

Also though it has always been for the fun of the moment, they've flirt shamelessly with each other.

Drake isn't a threat, but he does feel like an upheaveal to the already delicate foundation of Ginia's life.

So the lie.]

I try to. I've only been doing this for two rounds, since I showed up. But as long as I have the money, paying it forward never hurts. The first four days are pretty boring.