"Hi, Mako," Elena grinned, leaning down to take the sock that the super adorable weird little weasel thing offered her. And then to pull it a few inches away, and then back to him again. Who wanted to play keep-away? Get it! Get the sock!

Petey did not seem to mind sharing her. Petey probably had yet to notice.

"So you're with me on this? We save her?"

It was hugely important. She had to be sure.

"What happened with Zack?"