Oh, so I've got a real tough guy on my side now! That's good to know. You can probably tell just by looking but I'm pretty scrawny compared to basically everyone else here...

[ She says that with a thin, self deprecating little grin but then her expression blooms into a brighter, nicer smile - not the full wattage she often clicks into when she needs to make sure she's especially dazzling.

Instead of blinding sunlight, it's the distant twinkle of a tiny, stalwart star. ]

Heehee. Really, though. That does make me feel a little better. I think if we keep an eye out for each other then maybe we'll be able to manage.