"If you ever need to talk," she whispered.

"Thanks," he whispered back, so close she could feel his breath on her cheek. His arms tightened ever so slightly, making her heart switch to hummingbird pace. 

"Listen, Sophie, I—"

"You're still wearing your Sucker Punch," Dex interrupted as his eckodon caught up with them. "If he's annoying you, just knock him off with a good backhand."

"Man, one second you're sharing your air with a dude, and the next second he"s trying to get you punched in the face," Keefe mumbled.

—Shannon Messenger-Neverseen-page 65

Ok I like Dex, but Keefe said something like this in Exile, I like Dex. But I kinda want to kick him in a special place. 😂😂