"So chivalrous," Lily says with a teasing grin, stepping into the hall ahead of Eden and then turning to look at her. "I knew I kept you around for more than just your good looks." It's more than that. So much more, though Lily's always preferred not to get in quite so deep as she has here, but there's no avoiding it and she isn't sure she wants to either way.

She doesn't think she can fuck Eden up in quite the same way she fucked up Nina. It makes their relationship safer in its way.