"I've noticed," Kaya said, giving Billy a tap on the shoulder, "It's just not a usual stance you take, but the longer we're on the ship, the faster we find that we have to change. Personally, if we didn't need healers so badly I would be right on the battlefield."

The healing actually made her a bit happier too, and without thinking about it, leaned against Nokosi, her head on his shoulder. She gave Billy a look, specifically telling him he should get in there with Ronnae and Ellistree.

"They were very sweet, actually," Kaya said. "They were trying to resist their attraction, but they won out in the end!"