She laughed unpleasantly, swept the brush through her hair a few more times and then tossed it onto the bed, went over to her closet and slid the door open. There were five of her green-and-black catsuits folded up in there, alongside her regular clothes and more shoes than you'd expect from someone who tends to live in just the one outfit.

"I'd say I was sorry I missed it, if that didn't indicate any kind of regret over not being here."