Condensation

"You'd better not offer to help him," said Luz. "That is crossing a line." "I know that," said Noche, exasperated. "Besides, this way I can search for a way home while I wait for this man to return." Luz looked thoughtful. "That would be acceptable, I suppose."

"Another girl like me? Did she have an Avi--a bird?"

Noche shook her head and turned back to the three men. "Help would be nice, but I would prefer it to be as soon as possible. Who is this Miera?"

"Tell them that you're fine, that you can make it home without them. It's obvious they'll only slow you down." Luz walked toward Noche. "But if they can help me, shouldn't I accept it? It's obvious I'm not from around here, and no one knows when Dad will get home!" Noche waved an arm, indicating the odd dwelling they were in. "I have no idea what to do here!" "Still, you shouldn't need their help. Isn't that why Dad's been training you?" "Well, yes, but I'm not ready yet! He tells me every day!" "Still. You don't need their help, and you shouldn't accept it. They'll obviously want your help before they help you, and who knows what they'll want you to do before they'll show you how to get home." Luz crossed his arms across his chest.

Hedgehogs are cute.

He's an honorary member of the Water Cycle.

Awesome! I love that one.

Yep. Apparently Vapor got that one right by pure luck, so she's happy about it.

@I Am A Fish

There were very small differences.

I know, right?

Well, that doesn't count because I'd bet you go to bed before 1 your time.

YES! Oh my gosh, you have no idea how much she bragged about that until just now.

I can't remember, maybe? Enjoys Tetris music

My dad watched Endgame for the first time late at night and apparently there was no one else in the theater, so he yelled at the exciting parts.

Nope. Has read books by Beth Brower.

Yes! Has an amazing cousin.

Me: Well, for the past couple of weeks I've had to get up at 5 for swim team, so I'm actually jealous of you.

Okay, I'll make sure I do it nicely and not super fast.

Back then, Russia had been the entire world.

Awesome! Love the second one.

Yeah, same!

Okay, that's a maybe.