"I have practice. I used to be a soldier, and I used to be in a gang." Nina sighed, long-suffering. "Men get themselves in such trouble."

She said that last part fondly, though, and took a few more bites of rice.

"But feel free to call me if you need anything. I can even change your eye or hair color if you really wanted. The effects wear off eventually, but it'll last longer than box dye."

Nina went to take another bite, then froze. She set the bowl on the floor and put both her hands on her stomach. "Oh," she breathed, eyes a little wide. "I think it moved."