The platinum apostate box, which I’d received for not getting killed by Diwata, contained a ring. A nipple ring. “Ha!” Donut said triumphantly. “That’s what you get!” She looked up at the ceiling. “Now that his nipples are full, there are other places he’s not pierced yet.” “Yeah,” I said. “Wait until I receive a legendary spay-your-cat-at-home kit.”

