"Really," she confirms with a nod, "It's the year of the goat. I'd considered bringing firecrackers or fireworks to the party, but that's probably not very inconspicuous. Besides, fireworks and drunk people don't mix."

Liberty doesn't look at all put off by the card that's drawn, merely curious as she leans in to more closely examine the artwork. "Are there supposed to be romantic connotations?" she asks, picking up on something in the way Lilika says relationship. "Curious, though. How does one meet anyone new at a small boarding school?"