Really? [Her face (which she does have, by the way, in full) brightens.] Thanks. You’re a really good friend.

[A muffled “whoa!” from the shadow boys; seems they dug up something really interesting. Kel jumps to his feet and hurries to the older two, Basil chasing helplessly.]

[Aubrey’s brow pinches, watching them run off.] You’re not just saying that, right? I won’t get too upset if you are… I know everyone leaves eventually.