“Do you need any help?” “No, stay back. I need to remove the restraints on her mouth so she can eat, and it’ll look bad on my record if I get a fledgling fried in the process.” “As always, your concern for my well-being warms my heart.” I frown. “What about you? How do you know she won’t fry you?” “I’m much too pretty and charming to fry. Isn’t that right, Farrow?” I snort. “Definitely not too humble, though.” “False modesty is a waste of time.”