[It's getting late - even for this crowd. Lust has had a lovely evening, and is pleasantly buzzing from a variety of mixed drinks stretched out over the party. She's by no means drunk, but she's feeling good. Relaxed. It's been very nice, seeing so many friends and simply indulging in fun.]

[But she's not quite finished. It's her birthday, after all. Another one come and soon to be gone, and the years have started to matter. Time matters. If there's one thing this world has taught her above all others, it's that time matters.]

[When she sees Boone again, she joins him with intent in her steps. None of her Pokemon are with her now.]

I believe I'm becoming ready to head out for the evening. You?