"Dude." She's not my girlfriend would normally be Sy's response to this, especially within earshot of Clem, but this time he just says, "She's sitting with her girlfriend. Or... girlfriends. Whatever."

As appalling as the thought is, Sy now knows Reid well enough to be able to read the different variations of his expressionless face. Reid's not budging on this, whatever this is. When Sy sees a long-haired Ribbonfin in the lineup, he finally gets the hint. Sy steps away with a punch to Reid's shoulder. "Don't do anything I wouldn't do."