While Vanya and Frankie go over the particulars, I flit around behind them and straighten a few things that had been fluttered or tipped over by whatever it was she just did. Before I came to Darrow, such a thing might have been terrifying. Now it's just Darrow.

"You're the best, Frankie!" I call out once they're done, waving before following Vanya out onto the sidewalk. The invitation makes me smile, and I glance down at my wrist to check the time. "A little late for lunch, but I never say no to coffee."

No need for her to shell out for a whole meal, especially not after buying a whole instrument. Especially when she's still obviously new here, which gives me another idea. "You should come to my set after. I can introduce you to all my weirdo musician friends."