“No,” she says slowly, “I was thinking we could do something different.” “And why’s that?” I take a step closer to her, leaning in as I say, “Is hand-to-hand too distracting, having to be so close to me?” She somehow manages to take a step even closer. “Not at all. I don’t get distracted, Azer.” “That sounds like a challenge.” “Only if you’re in the mood to lose.” Plagues, this girl.