‘Alina? She was quite tall, skinny, pale skin. Black hair with red streaks in it. She wore a black leather jacket and black jeans. Quite attractive if you’re into that sort of thing. Why do you want to know that now?’ ‘Because I just saw Laura talking to her.’ ‘What? But—’ ‘Daniel, unless I’ve developed the ability to see ghosts too, Alina is very much alive.’