Less showing when she cared what others thought, from what Vex knew or guessed. She and Zahra had clashed before becoming dearest friends, mostly because they were so similar in some ways. Hiding their insecurities behind a mask of confident and cool was just one of them.

"Oooh, a new project." Vex winked. "You'll have plenty of time to figure out who you are here, and I'll help. You'll see it gets boring quickly without the constant threat of death or worse. And anyone who doesn't appreciate you, clearly is lacking in all good taste, darling."