I was still struggling to reorient myself as I sat upright on the table, and stared up at the woman standing over me.

A wise-ass. Great. I hate competition.

"I've never had anybody eat off of me, but then, I did miss out on the whole 'Spring break and body shots' experience."

Largely because college for me was a pig-farm in Missouri with a guy who would kill me if I twitched in the direction of black magic.

"Sorry. If it helps, I do know the deal. I got dropped into Luceti once before."