[Catty pls. It's hard to concentrate on the important stuff when she's checking out her own legs now.] They're so pale. I haven't had a proper tan in months... [Yup. Important stuff.

She takes a seat on the floor next to her best friend.] All the time, all the time. Except right now. It's not bad or anything, it's just quieter. Kind of like when I was on the mainland, but not as bad. [Vanessa wonders what that's about. She hasn't made a Choice, she hasn't left the turtle. Unless...]