"'Cause you've got... Y'know... An actual social life," Shimmer wryly observed with a humorous lift of shoulders. "I mean, this could be something else, but I've seen 'em around. There's a vibe. It's like... Tasting a chalk sandwich. You don't feel that?"
She reached out in the machine's general direction and waggled fingers. Ever since the meeting - and Shimmer was still disappointed it hadn't been to arrange a battle of the bands - it was liberating to be more open around him about what she was. Still... Paranoia-inducing, but? It was nice not to have to play games.
When Shimmer's water came, she waved in thanks and proceeded to take a sip.
"Have you thought of diversifying? Because, right now, it's just a shop but, technically? You've got so much whackadoodle on sale in there, it's practically a temple. Maybe find some people who could use some of that energy for good?"