And death walked in. Or at least a pretty approximation of it. Asuka did not come in the back door, but she still came in near silently. "I thought I smelled baked goods."

Miyuki froze. Her life was fine. Robbie was always overly concerned with his. This could be interesting.

"Welcome back, Asuka," Longshot greeted with his normal obliviousness. "We got company!"

He gestured to Gloria Jean.

"I know," she replied with a half-grin. "A couple of them are kissing in the hallway."