The flush that coloured Ronnae's face was impossible to miss, though Elisa had no desire to embarrass her further and didn't comment on it.

She'd been force to hide her friendship with the gargoyles for so long that she was still getting used to the fact that she and Goliath could walk around the ship together without attracting unwelcome attention. The idea that other sorts of relationships might be accepted here ... well, it was a lot to take in. Especially on top of arriving on the ship.

"Too long ago for me to say congratulations?"