( Collette finishes arranging the extra chair out of the way, something begun by the person who'd lead them back before being waved off by the teen herself. She glances toward Jack, flashing him a smile. )

Hey, I'm the girl who's been here for a while! If it makes you feel okay, then sure, but I've got the money for this. ( She winks. ) Company's more than enough. I just usually have to bribe people out with food in the first place!

( It's usually been a very effective plan. She takes the chance to regard him now with open curiosity. He doesn't want anything to do with the apartments... hmm. )

There's free showers at the training center. If you're ever interested. We all had to use them when the complex got hit by a spaceship and was under heavy construction for a week.

( She reaches out to pick up the pepper shaker. )

Huh! These are new.