Rialynn nodded slowly, still uncertain, but it seemed like it would probably be a safe bet to go with that particular song. "All right. I'll try it. Let me know if you feel any stronger, so I know it's working."

It was getting harder and harder to keep from fidgeting. As glad as she was that Palitutu hadn't yet arrived, a small part of her kind of wanted her to do just that if only to get it over with.

"Hey...can I ask you for a favor? You can say no."