"She's right, Alison. I think we'd all feel better if you weren't in harm's way. Even if this isn't malevolent magic, it's still unpredictable." John watched Longshot bemusedly.

"I'll go with Asuka." He was still in uniform, even. Man, it had been a long day.

Lisa dug a peanut butter cookie out of the bowl and put it on Alison's plate. Then she took one for herself and munched happily.