Chilton did want to focus on Karla. It was interesting, because his first instinct -- oddly enough -- was to cut off the line, like a man staking a claim. It was a momentary impulse that he promptly tossed out. They were just friends, after all. Friends with good benefits, yes, but still just friends.

He leaned against the handlebars of his jetski, a hip jutting out, a sign of casualness.

"As far as I know, it's both. I like to think she's leaning toward hero these days, which is honestly what I would prefer. It's a shame to see all that talent go to waste, otherwise."