"You know, I have to agree," Aves said, sitting on the stool beside him and ordering a soda. "As much trouble as it's caused me, I love playing with shadows, and they really come in handy in a scrape." She took a sip of her soda, then looked over at him again, her head tipping curiously to one side. "So, you mentioned something about being able to read auras when people sing?"