"Hey you." It's been a while. Physical recovery is more or less over with by now, but the psychological scars -- and the losses since -- have left a mark. Cosima seems a bit more subdued than when she and Araceli first discussed cards on the road. Still, her smile is warm enough.

She isn't entirely sure Araceli will want a reminder of what happened, but she hopes that it won't cast a pall over even a simple conversation. She's running short on friendly faces these days.

"You mind if I join you for a little?"