ARIA

Cassandra reappears before Ray can say anything else and smiles at us both.

He introduces himself to her and asks her if we're sisters.

"No," she laughs, giving me a look I can't read. "We're not sisters, no. I'm dating her uncle."

"Oh, I see." His eyes return to my face. "Well, it was really nice meeting you, Aria. I hope we can see each other again. Sometime. You know, out in the world."

I offer one last smile, and then Cassandra and I watch him walk back toward his table. He's ...